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flag The Trump administration is turning a Louisiana military barracks into a family detention center at Alexandria International Airport, set to open in 60–90 days.

flag The Trump administration is expanding migrant family detention at Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana, converting a military barracks into a short-term facility to hold families and unaccompanied minors for up to five days before deportation. flag The project, expected to open in 60 to 90 days, is led by a nonprofit corrections arm and Compass Connections, with lease agreements nearing completion. flag The site, near an existing adult detention center operated by Geo Group, will receive over $535,000 annually under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. flag Officials call it a humanitarian initiative with wrap-around services, but critics warn it replicates conditions at other detention sites and raises concerns about coercion in voluntary departure programs. flag Environmental issues, including asbestos, have been identified but are expected to be resolved. flag The Department of Homeland Security has not commented.

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