DHS purchased the former Big Lots distribution center and acquired a facility in Berks County, utilizing ICE operational goals for detention.
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Updated Jun 28
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What happened
DHS purchased the former Big Lots distribution center and acquired a facility in Berks County, utilizing ICE operational goals for detention.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A government agency acquired facilities for detention purposes.Sub-event
DHS/ICE purchase of a warehouse in Georgia for detention purposes.1 source
ICE bought Big Lots and planned to use a Berks warehouse for detention, with Shapiro pushing back.1 source
DHS acquires facility in Berks County, using former Big Lots DC and aligning with ICE operational goals.1 source
DHS plans to sell or give away warehouses in Berks County after purchasing the Big Lots distribution center.1 source
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The entities involved
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DHS
Wikimedia disambiguation page
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ICE
Italian company
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Big Lots
American retail company
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Josh Shapiro
American politician (born 1973)
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