Otero County's ICE Contract Vote: Tensions Rise
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Otero County commissioners in New Mexico face a crucial decision to extend their ICE detention facility contract, amid state regulations and public backlash. The county, which owns the land and operates the facility through a private firm, risks default on a sixty million dollar bond if the deal falls through. The states new Immigrant Safety Act bans counties from ICE contracts starting May twentieth, adding to the tension. County officials are set to respond to the state soon, emphasizing the potential impacts on bonds, jobs, and rural economies.
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