You are here

Another Hutto?

Error message

  • Deprecated function: implode(): Passing glue string after array is deprecated. Swap the parameters in Drupal\gmap\GmapDefaults->__construct() (line 107 of /home/texaspb/texasprisonbidness.org/sites/all/modules/gmap/lib/Drupal/gmap/GmapDefaults.php).
  • Deprecated function: implode(): Passing glue string after array is deprecated. Swap the parameters in drupal_get_feeds() (line 394 of /home/texaspb/texasprisonbidness.org/includes/common.inc).

In spite of the growing infamy of ICE's T. Don Hutto prison operated by Corrections Corporation of America, there is yet another proposal that includes a new prison for the whole family. The SAVE act (H.R. 4088 submitted Nov 06, 2007) would authorize another prison that could hold immigrant parents and children. From the bill (with emphasis added):

SEC. 304. INCREASED DETENTION FACILITIES FOR ALIENS APPREHENDED FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY.

(a) In General- The Secretary of Homeland Security shall make arrangements for the availability of 8,000 additional beds for detaining aliens taken into custody by immigration officials.
(b) Implementation- Efforts shall be made to--
(1) contract private facilities whenever possible to promote efficient use and to limit the Federal Government's maintenance of and liability for additional infrastructure;
(2) utilize State and local facilities for the provision of additional beds; and
(3) utilize BRAC facilities or active duty facilities.
(c) Construction- The Department of Homeland Security shall construct facilities as necessary to meet the remainder of the 8,000 new beds to be provided. (d) Family Detention Facility- To further meet the special needs of detained families, the Department of Homeland Security shall retain or construct a family detention facility, similar to the T. Don Hutto Family Residential Facility, offering no less than 500 beds.
(e) Responsibilities- The Secretary of Homeland Security shall be responsible for providing humane conditions, health care and nutrition, psychological services, and education for minors.
(f) Authorization- All funds necessary to accomplish the directives within this section are authorized to be appropriated.

That's right, the plan is to make another Hutto prison... only bigger.

Blogging Categories: