ICE extends no-bid contract for major detention center in Texas, rejecting calls for closure

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is extending a no-bid contract for a major detention facility in El Paso, Texas, ensuring it remains open for at least one more year. This decision persists despite calls for the center's closure and reports regarding human rights abuses. The agency has rejected demands to shut down one of its largest detention sites, maintaining operational continuity through the contract extension regardless of the ongoing controversies surrounding the facility's management.