US states to get $608 million from FEMA to build migrant detention centers

[In It to Win It]

WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency is preparing to send $608 million to states to construct immigrant detention centers as part of the Trump administration's push to expand capacity to hold migrants.

FEMA is starting a “detention support grant program” to cover the cost of states building temporary facilities, according to an agency announcement, opens new tab. States have until August 8 to apply for the funds, according to the post.

The Trump administration has been encouraging states to build their own facilities to detain migrants. This program provides a way for the administration to help states pay for it..

The funds will be distributed by FEMA in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to the post.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said on Friday morning the state would apply for FEMA reimbursement to pay for its new immigrant detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” DHS officials said this summer the facility will cost an estimated $450 million annually.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-states-get-608-million-fema-build-migrant-detention-centers-2025-07-25/

[Lovie777]

1. That money is for disasters..............

fuckers. Ugh, I hate these people.

[Deep State Witch]

2. There's Where Western MD's Flood Relief

Is going. To construct more concentration camps.

[Irish_Dem]

3. Somebody is getting very rich off of the concentration camp scam.

They set up tents and bill for millions of dollars.

[slightlv]

7. This is what I've been saying.... and I don't doubt trump is getting

a slice right off the top, especially to keep the camps going. After all, to justify their existence, they have to keep incarcerating more and more people. When they get tired (or run out of brown-skinned) people, they'll start pulling in others on non-existent charges. Anything to keep the camps full and the slave labor plentiful. Gods, I hate these people!

[Irish_Dem]

8. Of course he gets a cut of the $$$.

Trump does nothing unless there is a personal benefit to him.

He is finding a way to channel so much taxpayer money into his pocket.

[Ocelot II]

4. But no money for disaster relief. Got hurricanes? Tornadoes? Wildfires?

States, you're on your own. But you can have this nice concentration camp for all those immigrants who aren't harvesting your crops or building your roofs or working in your hotels and restaurants.

[themaguffin]

5. WTF

[Attilatheblond]

6. There is NO migrant emergancy. This is a robbery of federal funds, and likely pay off to big donors

pure and simple.

How many victims of this heist? EVERY person kidnapped without warrants, held without legal rights, all their affected family members and employers who rely on them, AND every American who will not get help THEY PAID FOR IN TAXES when a real disaster hits.

Taking money allocated to FEMA to pay off corporations that are illegally housing human beings! America, are you going to put up with this outrage?