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Disorganized immigration releases draw concern from advocates, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy
According to this article on Nola, by MATT SLEDGE
“Federal officials have released increasing numbers of immigrants from rural Louisiana lockups in recent days, leaving some stranded in detention center lobbies or at transit hubs, according to observers and volunteers.
While few plan to stay in Louisiana, the sudden, uncoordinated drop-offs at places like the Shreveport bus station have flummoxed local officials, drawn concern from U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and, on Friday, prompted a letter of complaint from advocates.
As of July 8, there were 2,347 immigrants held in detention in Louisiana, the second-most of any state. While Louisiana doesn’t share a border with a foreign country, in recent years sheriffs have welcomed detainees as a way to plug budget holes left by criminal justice reforms.”