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Mark Alford Proposes Cass County Site for ICE Detention Facility
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Rep. Mark Alford offered federal officials support for locating an ICE detention facility in Cass County, Missouri, and identified possible sites. Belton officials oppose the proposal, while county leaders and residents expressed differing views; the project remains at an early discussion stage.
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Rep. Alford proposes Cass County detention site in letter to ICEAlford urged ICE to consider Cass County for a detention center, citing its infrastructure and willingness to cooperate.CRED 76BAL 70 PORTRAYS ALFORD: NEUTRALUNRATED · 1 · NOT ON THE SPECTRUM
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