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CBP opens temporary facility in Yuma, AZ

  1. Original Date Announced

    June 28, 2019

    CBP announced the opening of a new facility in Yuma, Arizona in response to increased numbers of people at the border. The facility will accommodate up to 500 individuals in U.S. Border Patrol custody while they await transfer to ICE or ORR. [ID #410]

    CBP to Open Temporary Facility in Response to Sustained Large Volumes of Family Units in Yuma, AZ
  2. Effective Date

    June 28, 2019
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • August 6, 2019

      New Temporary Facilities in Texas and Arizona Expand CBP Holding Capacity

      CBP reports that the Yuma, AZ facility opened in June and reached its 500 person capacity within two days of opening. View Document

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Detention
Agencies Affected: CBP ICE ORR

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