Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it will stop housing detainees at the Etowah County Jail in Gadsden, Alabama, following a long history of serious deficiencies.
According to a press release from federal immigration authorities, the decision comes after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas pledged to review detention centers to determine if they respect human dignity, comply with applicable standards, and make responsible use of funds.
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