U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION, TEMPORARY HOLDING FACILITY - TORNILLO, TEXAS
U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Temporary Holding Facility - Tornillo, Texas
U.S. Customs & Border Protection is standing up a temporary facility near the Tornillo port of entry to provide additional capacity for family units and unaccompanied children in CBP custody at the ports and stations in the area.
The temporary site can hold up to 500 people. CBP, assisted by contractors onsite, will ensure that all of the basic needs of those in CBP custody are met. CBP will assess the needs to expand the facilities regularly and is prepared to add housing, beds, toilets... read more
U.S. Customs & Border Protection is standing up a temporary facility near the Tornillo port of entry to provide additional capacity for family units and unaccompanied children in CBP custody at the ports and stations in the area.
The temporary site can hold up to 500 people. CBP, assisted by contractors onsite, will ensure that all of the basic needs of those in CBP custody are met. CBP will assess the needs to expand the facilities regularly and is prepared to add housing, beds, toilets and bathing facilities as needed. CBP will also regularly assess the need to keep this temporary facility operational based on the volume of people arriving at ports or crossing the border in the El Paso area.
The facility will be operational within the week, and will provide additional space for those in CBP custody awaiting transfer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for processing, detention, and/or removal, or to the Department of Health and Human Services. show less
