US EditionRep. André Carson Demands DHS Confirm if Camp Atterbury Will Be Used as Migrant Detention Site
- On Wednesday, Democratic U.S. Rep. André Carson sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security requesting clarification about the potential use of the Indiana-based Camp Atterbury as a detention center for migrants.
- The letter comes after reports that DHS is considering underused military facilities due to surging ICE detainee numbers exceeding funded capacities nationwide.
- Carson asked seven detailed questions about legal authority, funding, military impacts, detainee capacity, and humane treatment, with a response deadline of June 13.
- Carson stated, "The prospect of using Camp Atterbury is deeply concerning," citing risks to legal rights, national security, humane treatment, and military readiness.
- As of Wednesday evening, DHS had not responded publicly, leaving implications for military operations and detainee oversight unresolved.
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Fox 59 Indianapolis
CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTV…Rep. André Carson demands DHS confirm if Camp Atterbury will be used as migrant detention site
EDINBURGH, Ind. — As the Trump Administration continues to ramp up its deportation efforts, Congressman André Carson (D-Indiana) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem this week over concerns Camp Atterbury could soon be used to detain migrants. Although the DHS did not mention Camp Atterbury by name, a statement from the department to FOX 59/CBS 4 News reads: “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s enha…
WLFI News 18
Carson demands answers on potential migrant detention at Indiana’s Camp Atterbury
A letter from Democrat U.S. Rep. André Carson to the federal Department of Homeland Security seeks answers about the possible use of Camp Atterbury in Indiana as an immigration detention facility.
Terre Haute Tribune-Star
CNHI NewsCongressman demands answers on potential migrant detention at Indiana’s Camp Atterbury
A Wednesday letter from Democrat U.S. Rep. André Carson to the federal Department of Homeland Security seeks answers about the possible use of Camp Atterbury in Indiana as an immigration detention facility.
wibc.com
Congressman Carson Demands Answers on Potential Use of Camp Atterbury to Detain Migrants
(Photo Credit Tom Williams/Getty Images) WASHINGTON–Indiana Democratic Congressman Andre Carson has lots of concerns about the potential use of Camp Atterbury in Indiana for immigration detention purposes. “As a senior Member of the House Intel Committee, I am always thinking about keeping our state and our country safe. Not only does the prospect of using Camp Atterbury raise concerns that our military readiness will be reduced, it also is deep…
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