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 [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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Reader Comments
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?
I am interested to hear what you have to say
about your time in a detention center
sunnykurti@yahoo,com
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
Elizabeth detainee,
You may contact me at christopherdanielsbox@hotmail.com
I am interested in receiving emails on elizabeth the detainee, how can i reach her by email, I need help
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
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