State Representative David Gomberg reveals growing evidence suggesting a potential shift from a Coast Guard operation to an ICE detention facility at Newport Municipal Airport. The first indication was the relocation of the only Coast Guard helicopter in Newport. A letter of intent from a federal contractor proposed leasing a property for an unspecified project, with an intended operational date of December first. Job postings for clinical teams and detention officers have also surfaced, further fueling speculations. The City of Newport confirmed the Department of Homeland Securitys evaluation of the airport as a potential site. Representative Gomberg urges transparency from the Department of Homeland Security and the administration.
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