Jasmine Garst

The number is now over 46,000.

That's the largest amount of people in ICE history.

It's also been one of the deadliest years on record for ICE detention.

This fiscal year, 27 people have died while in custody.

Jasmine Garst, NPR News, New York.

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Over the last few months, DHS had been purchasing warehouses across the country to turn into detention centers.

That led to intense pushback and lawsuits across the political spectrum.

In the mostly conservative town of Williamsport, Maryland, there have been concerns about the environmental impact of a newly announced facility and ethical concerns.

The last year has been one of the deadliest on record for immigration and customs enforcement detainees.

In recent days, DHS has paused its purchase of new warehouses.

In a statement to NPR, a DHS spokesperson said, As with any transition, we are reviewing agency policies and proposals.

Jasmine Garst, NPR News, New York.