The controversial opening of the largest immigration detention center in U.S. history at Fort Bliss, formerly a WWII internment camp, has sparked significant backlash from various groups, including Japanese American organizations and the ACLU. Critics are condemning the facility for its militarized approach to immigration enforcement, branding it as a dangerous expansion of detention practices. The Trump administration has faced criticism for comparing the center to historical injustices, with protests erupting in response to its inauguration. Local lawmakers, including Representative Veronica Escobar, have called for transparency and reform amidst concerns about the treatment of detainees, as the facility prepares to house thousands of migrants under current deportation strategies.