Controversy around the conversion of the McCook Work Ethic Camp to an immigration detention facility continues as the legislature prepares for a hearing about modifications to the facility.

Nebraska Legislature's Urban Affairs Committee Chair Terrell McKinney, who represents North Omaha and other parts of Douglas County, called the for the hearing, to discusss potential building code issues

I spoke with Senator Wendy Deboer, she's on the judiciary committee, which met with Pillen's staff to discuss possible changes last week..she also has concerns about making changes at the site…

"They face, the feds will face, you know, a pretty strong uphill battle here, and the institution itself, the WEC facility, needs so much modification in order to be used by ICE for detention in order to, you

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