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Detention Center Blues

By Dan Frosch

On April 7, politicians and law enforcement officials gathered in Tacoma, Washington, to celebrate the opening of the Department of Homeland Security’s newest gem, a $115 million facility called the Northwest Detention Center. The building, designed to hold up to 700 undocumented immigrants awaiting deportation, was nearly two years in the works, and supporters hoped it would provide a much-needed… return to article

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    Hi,
    I was in Elizabeth detention center for 18 months. That place is more than a prison. So many things I wants to tell you about that. I was there in the year of 2002 to 2004. I was held there so badley.
    Can we have a talk about that?

    India Posted by paresh on Aug 15, 2004 at 7:50 AM

    I am interested to hear what you have to say
    about your time in a detention center
    sunnykurti@yahoo,com

    United States Posted by sunny kurti on Sep 8, 2004 at 4:35 PM

    Elizabeth,
    Would you please contact me. I’m doing a documentary on these detention centers.  I would be grateful if you wrote me an email or gave me a call.
    -Evan

    United States Posted by Evan on Sep 20, 2004 at 8:55 PM

    Elizabeth detainee,
    You may contact me at christopherdanielsbox@hotmail.com

    United States Posted by Evan on Sep 20, 2004 at 9:02 PM

    I am interested in receiving emails on elizabeth the detainee, how can i reach her by email, I need help

    United States Posted by frankie on Aug 23, 2007 at 1:01 PM

    Hi,
    I was in Elizabeth detention center for 18 months. That place is more than a prison. So many things I wants to tell you about that. I was there in the year of 2002 to 2004. I was held there so badley.
    Can we have a talk about that?

    how can i contact you to talk.......evan.......

    my e-mail ID is paresh_dhankecha@yahoo.com

    India Posted by paresh123 on Dec 31, 2007 at 11:14 AM
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