'I want my vote back': GOP Georgia town pushes back at proposed ICE detention center
Social Circle, a small town of about 5,000 people, suddenly finds itself at the center of a national debate. After the rural community appeared on a list of potential ICE detention facility sites, residents across the political spectrum have spoken out against the proposal. Their concerns range from infrastructure strain and public safety to frustration over the lack of communication from government officials. Now, the town is grappling with a larger question: What happens when national policy lands on your doorstep? City officials say Immigration and Customs Enforcement finalized its purchase of the warehouse and plans to begin housing up to 10,000 detainees at the site as early as April. Rep. Mike Collins confirmed that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with plans for an ICE facility in Social Circle. Collins said that while he supports ICE’s mission, he expressed concerns to DHS about the facility's impact on the community and urged further evaluation.
