Noem Says Angola Prison Was Chosen to House ICE Detainees for Its Notoriety
On 4 September 2025, Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem announced at Louisiana’s Angola prison that a refurbished complex there will hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees. Noem said the site’s notorious reputation was a deliberate factor intended to encourage people in the US without legal status to self-deport; officials said 51 detainees … Read more