Activists protest outside ICE facility in Edinburg
· KRGV (NBC 5)
On Friday, a protest took place outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Edinburg, located near Trenton and McColl Roads. Local activists gathered to demand the closure of the facility, expressing concerns about its impact on the community. Protester Chriselda Vera stated, "The community is not okay with having this facility here and them terrorizing our people in our community." In response, an ICE official clarified that the Edinburg Sub Office is a processing center, not a detention center, emphasizing efforts to expedite the transfer of individuals to permanent housing elsewhere.
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