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Customs and Border Protection Announces Opening of Temporary Processing Facility in Eagle Pass
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced the opening of a soft-sided facility in Eagle Pass, Texas.
The facility's primary purpose is to safely and quickly process individuals in U.S. Border Patrol custody, CBP said.
According to CBP, the 90,000 square foot facility will be weatherproof, climate-controlled, and will areas for eating, sleeping, and personal hygiene.
CBP said the new facility's design is similar to that of recently constructed soft-sided facilities.
Read more: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/cbp-announces-opening-of-temporary-processing-facility-in-eagle-pass/2596075/