New Mexico’s senior U.S. senator has called for the immediate transfer of detainees from a privately operated immigration detention facility in the state. The senator’s demand comes after the facility’s contract officially expired last month, raising concerns about the continued detention of individuals beyond the contract’s end date.
The senator expressed concerns over the legality and safety of holding detainees at the site without an active contract, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to legal procedures. Advocates and community members have also raised questions about the conditions at the facility and the implications of indefinite detention.
Authorities overseeing immigration enforcement have yet to comment publicly on the situation or confirm plans for transferring detainees. The situation has prompted further discussion among policymakers about the use of private detention centers and the oversight of immigration detention practices nationwide.