US EditionOregon Lawmakers Voice Concern over Reports of Possible ICE Detention Facility in Newport, Coast Guard Helicopter Move
Federal contractors’ activities suggest plans for a detention center at Newport airport amid relocation of Coast Guard helicopter, raising safety and transparency concerns.
- On Wednesday, Oregon Democrats in Congress and state Rep. David Gomberg voiced concern about reports ICE may build a detention facility at Newport Municipal Airport and warned against reassignment of Coast Guard assets without transparency.
- Contractor postings and inquiries show staffing and infrastructure planning at Newport Municipal Airport, with Team Housing Solutions seeking to lease 4.3 acre land for a federal project, as confirmed Wednesday.
- The sole USCG helicopter at Newport was quietly moved on October 30, and lawmakers warned Gomberg removal endangers sea safety and search-and-rescue ahead of crabbing season.
- They requested written responses by Friday, November 15, and asked for a briefing, formally writing to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to clarify DHS or ICE actions in Newport.
- Residents and small business owners worry about social and economic consequences as Newport residents and small business owners express extreme concern over ICE's presence, while local officials say the project proceeded with minimal public notice.
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Oregon lawmakers voice concern over reports of possible ICE detention facility in Newport, Coast Guard helicopter move
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Democrats in Congress and a state lawmaker voiced concern Wednesday about reports that the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement may build a detention facility at the Newport Municipal Airport, as well as the recent relocation of a Coast Guard rescue helicopter that was based there. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff
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