Conservative US town grapples with potential ICE detention centre
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The BBC spoke to residents in Social Circle, Georgia, where the Department of Homeland Security could transform an empty warehouse into a detention centre.
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Conservative US town grapples with potential ICE detention centre In February, the Department of Homeland Security purchased an empty warehouse for more than $128m in Social Circle, Georgia that it could turn into a detention centre. The centre could house 10,000 people and triple the population of Social Circle. Residents, including some who support President Donald Trump's mass deportation policy, have rejected the plan. The BBC's Madeline Halpert talked to residents about their concerns. Video by Meiying Wu 1 hour ago Immigration US immigration Georgia US Department of Homeland Security United States Detention centres Share Save BBC's Ione Wells: What has the US actually achieved in Iran? US President Donald Trump said the US had won a 'total and complete victory' after announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The BBC's Ione Wells on what's next for the US and the region. World Americans react to Trump's 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' warning The US president issued the warning to Iran if it does not reach a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline. World Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure. World What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down. World Video appears to show US plane and search and rescue helicopters over southern Iran Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran. World Ros Atkins on…the cost of the Iran war The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran. World Watch: Trump's shifting deadlines for ending Iran war The BBC's chief international correspondent analyses the US President's latest White House ad...
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