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Last Prisoners Released From Berks County Immigration Center, Facility Will Close Jan. 31

By Gabriela Martínez | WITF
Published January 16, 2023 at 11:10 PM EST
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A Berks County immigration detention facility is closing down on Jan. 31 after the federal government ended its contract with the county. WITF’s Gabriela Martinez reports, the last prisoner was released on Jan. 10.

(Original air-date: 1/13/23)

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Gabriela Martínez | WITF
Gabriela Martínez is a Report for America corps member covering race and identity in central Pennsylvania with a focus on the region’s growing Latino community. She is interested in grassroots political movements and covering the discussions happening in underrepresented communities of color.
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