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What Merrimack Documents Reveal About Trump's Plan for Nationwide Immigrant Detention Network

February 17, 2026 Maine Morning Star
In an effort to carry out President Donald Trump's goal of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, the federal government is creating a network of immigrant detention centers across the country in a plan outlined by documents released by New Hampshire's governor. The documents detail site selection criteria, capacity targets, and the federal government's strategy for acquiring and converting warehouse facilities with minimal local input.