England Airpark

England Airpark, formerly England Air Force Base, is a large, disused military facility located in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is currently the focus of controversy due to plans by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to establish a detention center for children and families on its grounds. This plan has drawn significant criticism, particularly as the site is known to have high levels of PFAS contamination in its groundwater. The news has gained traction following reports that revealed the administration's intentions, prompting calls for greater transparency from lawmakers. The proposed facility's location on a contaminated site and its purpose as a hub for deportation efforts make it a significant and contentious development in current immigration policy discussions.