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Raymore resident urges commission to oppose any local immigrant detention site
Summary
Michael Gulias, a resident of Raymore, told the commission he opposes any future federal detention center for immigrants, citing long detention times, reports of deaths (he said "30 people have died") and lack of oversight; he asked the county to reject such proposals and to ensure humane treatment of families.
During the public comment period, Michael Gulias of Raymore spoke to the Cass County Commission about a potential federal detention center for immigrants, saying he believed the issue is "a moot point at this time" but urging the commission to oppose any future local proposals.
Gulias raised concerns about detention conditions and oversight, telling the commission that it can take "about 6 months to resolve issues" in detention and asserting that since a recent roundup "30 people have died." He said some deaths appeared related to medical conditions that were being treated and expressed worry about access for oversight bodies; "there's rumors out there" about tampering with food, he said, and asked the commission to insist on humane treatment and proper oversight if the issue returns to the county.
The chair thanked Gulias for his comments; commissioners made no formal response and no action was taken at the meeting. Gulias said he would return if the matter arises again and requested the commission keep the humanitarian and family impacts in mind.
