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A new network of detention facilities spanning five states, including Minnesota, has been proposed by ICE. The plan has sparked widespread controversy and concern over immigration policies, national security, and human rights.
A sprawling network of detention facilities spanning five states, including Minnesota, has been revealed through ICE planning documents. A privately-run transfer hub in Minnesota would enable efficient transportation of hundreds of immigrants across the Upper Midwest. The facility's establishment is part of a $50 million budget and raises concerns about immigration policies, national security, and human rights. Thousands of armed agents have been deployed to Minneapolis and Saint Paul, sparking repeated protests and arrests. Critics argue the network is an example of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies and attempt to exert control over American communities. The proposed network raises concerns about treatment of migrants, lack of transparency, and accountability within ICE.
In a shocking revelation, Internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) planning documents have revealed a sprawling network of detention facilities spanning five states, including Minnesota. The proposed privately-run transfer hub in Minnesota would enable the agency to transport hundreds of immigrants across the Upper Midwest with unprecedented efficiency, raising significant concerns about immigration policies, national security, and human rights.
According to an internal ICE planning document reviewed by WIRED, the agency is seeking to secure a $50 million budget to establish this network, which would include a privately-run transfer hub in Minnesota capable of moving detainees anywhere within a 400-mile radius. The document forecasts that this facility will become a crucial component of ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations spending between $20 million and $50 million.
The plan is part of what Minnesota officials and civil rights groups describe as an "unprecedented deployment" and a "federal invasion." The operation has sent thousands of armed agents into the Twin Cities, sparking repeated protests in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Demonstrators have clashed with federal agents, drawing arrests and widespread use of tear gas and chemical irritants.
The backlash has spread beyond Minnesota, with organizers calling for an "ICE Out for Good" weekend of action, resulting in more than 1,000 protests and rallies nationwide. Critics argue that this new network is a blatant example of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies and its attempt to exert control over American communities.
The proposed network also raises concerns about the treatment of migrants and asylum seekers. According to records obtained by WIRED, ICE agents have used force against peaceful protesters and observers on multiple occasions, sparking controversy and calls for reform.
Furthermore, this new detention system highlights the lack of transparency and accountability within ICE. The department has been criticized for its handling of immigration cases, including fatal use of force, street-level stops, and mass detentions sweeping up US citizens.
Minnesota officials have taken a stand against this proposed network, with the state suing the US government and several officials to halt the operation. Similarly, other states such as California and New York are also "next" on the list for potential immigration enforcement actions.
The Trump administration appears to be leveraging the same playbook used in Minnesota to target blue states. Critics argue that this is a thinly veiled attempt to intimidate and bully certain regions of the country.
In response to these developments, WIRED will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Related Information:
https://www.ethicalhackingnews.com/articles/New-Detention-Network-for-ICE-A-Web-of-Controversy-and-Concern-ehn.shtml
https://www.wired.com/story/ice-detention-network-minnesota-5-states/
Published: Tue Jan 20 14:17:36 2026 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
