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Residents and commissioners raise concerns about proposed Tremont Township ICE facility; county says DHS engagement ongoing
Summary
Schuylkill County commissioners said they have shared letters and concerns with state and federal offices about a proposed detention facility in Tremont Township; multiple residents spoke during public comment urging attention to water, public safety and humane treatment of detainees.
Schuylkill County commissioners said Feb. 25 that they are coordinating with state and federal offices over concerns about a proposed immigration detention facility in Tremont Township, and several residents used the public comment period to press the board for answers.
Commissioner Larry Padora told the board that commissioners held a Feb. 23 Teams meeting with the Department of Human Services, representatives from Immigration-related concerns and other county…
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