Camp East Montana in West Texas to become largest migrant detention center in the country

East Montana in West Texas. Geography is a funny thing sometimes.

Acquisition Logistics LLC, Henrico, Virginia, was awarded a $231,878,229 firm-fixed-price contract to establish and operate a 5,000 capacity, single adult, short-term detention facility for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in support of Presidential Executive Order 14159. Bids were solicited via the internet with 13 received. Work will be performed in El Paso, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2027. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $231,878,229 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Field Directorate Office, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9124J-25-F-A075). (Awarded July 18, 2025.)

Unknown if the facility will house immigration courts to facilitate due-process requirments.

GoldenBoy89 said:

East Montana in West Texas. Geography is a funny thing sometimes.

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E. Montana Avenue runs through El Paso (US Hwy 62), but is just south of Fort Bliss where the camp is being built.