Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)
Lafayette, CO — Today, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse attempted to conduct a congressional oversight inspection at 100 Midland Ave. in Glenwood Springs. According to concerning public reporting, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is maintaining at the unmarked location at least one of nine purported “secret” facilities holding individuals detained by the agency in the state of Colorado.
Neguse attempted to request entry at the main doors of the facility, but no agency personnel presented themselves or responded via phone, and he was therefore not given the opportunity to speak with any ICE or Department of Homeland Security representatives. Earlier today, he joined Colorado’s democratic congressional delegation in sending a letter to Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons today demanding answers about the holding cells — and he intends to follow up about this specific location in the coming days.
“Our attempted inspection today in Garfield County raised far more questions than answers, and we intend to get to the bottom of it. We know that the cruel and unconscionable practices of the Trump administration are wreaking havoc each and every day, including in communities like this one — and we’re going to continue to push back,” said Congressman Neguse in a video recording taken after the attempted visit.
Watch the full recording HERE.
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