ICE launches megacenters, immigrants may face 60-day detentions
Mar 20, 2026·Location: Social Circle, GA

The U.S. government is opening large detention megacenters under the Detention Reengineering Initiative (DRI) to centralize processing of immigrants. The new facilities will consolidate intake, background checks, immigration hearings, and deportation preparation in single locations. According to official documents, immigrants may remain detained for approximately 60 days while their legal status is determined or deportation logistics are arranged.
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- The Oregonian
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