GALLERY: Demonstrations over potential immigration detention center in Rochester
Demonstrators gathered outside the Keating Federal Building in Rochester, New York, to protest a proposed federal immigration detention center in the downtown area. The U.S. General Services Administration indicated that a court had previously approved the building for use by Customs and Border Patrol, and federal officials described the move as part of a Trump administration directive to consolidate space and reduce costs from an existing lease in Irondequoit. Protesters, including members of local community organizations, argued that detaining immigrants who contribute to the community is unnecessary and costly.
GALLERY: Demonstrations over potential immigration detention center in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. - Demonstrators gathered outside the Keating Federal Building on Monday to protest a proposed federal immigration detention center.
BACKGROUND: Democrats blast reported plan to put federal detention center in downtown Rochester | ICE detainee population in Batavia exceeds capacity as concerns over conditions surface
The U.S. General Services Administration says a court approved the building as a compatible tenant for Customs and Border Patrol five years ago.
Federal officials say the move is part of a directive from President Trump to consolidate space and avoid another costly lease at the existing Pattonwood Drive location in Irondequoit.
"The last thing we need is to be spending more money to detain people who are not a threat to their communities but actually contribute economically and are part of the vibrant life here," said Vas, a member of Food Not Bombs.
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