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submitted 7 months ago by Ascrod@midwest.social to c/usa@midwest.social

The Department of Homeland Security is using a repurposed $55 billion Navy contract to convert warehouses into makeshift jails and plan sprawling tent cities in remote areas.

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[-] decapitae@sh.itjust.works 6 points 7 months ago

Why would they repurpose a navy contract? Well past time to get moving when this deep in nazi fascism - RESIST

[-] Ascrod@midwest.social 8 points 7 months ago

They're basically using the contract as an umbrella against any potential move by Congress to block more funding.

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