Washington, June 29 -- Congressman Dan Meuser issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after confirming that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has canceled plans for proposed immigration detention and processing facilities in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
"My office has been informed directly that DHS, under the leadership of Secretary Markwayne Mullin, has advanced immigration enforcement plans that will not include the proposed detention or processing centers in Berks or Schuylkill counties," said Congressman Meuser. "The Administration's plans evolved based on operational needs and, in large part, the extensive due diligence conducted by county and local officia...