Guest host Scott Maucione looks at growing concerns about immigrant detention facilities in Maryland, and effects on the well-being of those held inside.
In western Maryland, local health officials and lawmakers are raising alarms about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's plans for a massive new ICE detention facility.
The DHS bought a warehouse in Williamsport in January, then awarded a $113 million contract to renovate the building into a detention center that can hold up to 1,500 people - and provide healthcare for them.
Reporter Ben Conark covered this for WYPR’s news partner, the Banner.
He joined Scott on Zoom to share what he learned.
