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Fort Bliss, Texas and migrant detention

First images of ICE migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas
The El Paso Times has obtained the first aerial images of the Trump administration's new immigrant detention facility at Fort Bliss.
Fort Bliss facility poised to become nation's largest migrant detention center
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — What’s expected to become the largest migrant detention facility in the United States is rapidly taking shape at Fort Bliss — and could begin full operations as early as next week. On Monday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn toured the site, which he's dubbed the "Lone Star Lockup."
Pentagon announces massive migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss in Texas with 5,000 beds
Pentagon announces construction of 5,000-bed migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss began in July, with initial 1,000-bed capacity by late August.
Migrants to be housed at new Fort Bliss detention center
The Defense Department has begun construction on what officials claim will be the largest detention center for detained migrants in the United States.
Migrant detention center set to open at Fort Bliss
Immigration agents will operate the new facility on the Army base. It is set to open Aug. 17, with an initial capacity for 1,000 people.
Senator John Cornyn on Fort Bliss immigration detention facility
Senator John Cornyn media briefing on Fort Bliss immigration detention facility. READ MORE: <a href="https://www.ktsm.com/news/local-news/sen-cornyn-to-visit-migrant-detention-center-going-up-at-fort-bliss/">https://www.ktsm.com/news/local-news/sen-cornyn-to-visit-migrant-detention-center-going-up-at-fort-bliss/</a>
El Paso's Fort Bliss to become largest immigration detention facility in US
The new ICE detention facility on Fort Bliss started receiving immigrants on Aug. 1, as the Trump administration looks to expand crackdown nationally.
Largest Migrant Detention Center Planned on Texas Military Base
The Pentagon has confirmed plans to build the largest federal migrant detention center in U.S. history at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
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UPDATE: Fort Bliss soldier found dead at Scenic Drive

A Fort Bliss soldier was identified as the person who was found dead on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Scenic Drive. Fort Bliss sent a ...

Fort Bliss soldier accused of espionage sought escape to Russia as life was in ruins

The Fort Bliss soldier accused of trying to sell military secrets to Russia, reportedly told undercover FBI agent posing as ...
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Fort Bliss soldier accused of spying for Russia makes first court appearance

Update: Taylor Adam Lee, wearing a dark-colored jumpsuit and black glasses with his head shaved, sat quietly throughout the ...
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Inside the Fort Bliss Afghan refugees camp, Doña Ana Village

The visa can be extended to their dependents, as well. At Fort Bliss, the resettlement process has already begun. A DHS official confirmed that 130 people have been cleared for "out processing." ...

Fort Bliss family invites community to celebration of life for children

The family of the two children who tragically passed away due to the flooding in Ruidoso have invited the community to a celebration of life ceremony.
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Fort Bliss Garrison welcomes new commander during Change of Command ceremony

Fort Bliss, the largest Mobilization Force Generation Installation in the Army, and its Garrison command celebrated one ...
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Fort Bliss Soldier Arrested in Alleged Plot to Pass Abrams Tank Secrets to Russia

A 22-year-old tank crewman with a top-secret clearance allegedly tried to trade America’s most guarded armor secrets for a ...