💨 Abstract
The Board of Alderman in Mason, Tennessee, voted to convert a former state prison into an immigration detention facility run by CoreCivic Inc., despite public opposition. Mayor Eddie Noeman supported the decision, aiming to bring jobs and economic development to the town. Critics, including board member Virginia Rivers, argued that the facility would perpetuate the abusive treatment of immigrants. CoreCivic claimed the facility would create nearly 240 jobs and significant tax revenue.
Courtesy: WTOP Staff
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