President Trump’s detention plans are getting bigger. A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that the administration is quietly scouting new facilities in at least four states. This comes a day after Bloomberg confirmed a $1.26 billion mega-contract to build the nation’s largest detention camp in Texas.
By Nick Valencia
July 23, 2025
The Trump administration is quietly considering a significant expansion of its immigration detention infrastructure across multiple states, according to a source with direct knowledge of internal discussions.
The plans—still in early stages—include potential facilities in Indiana, New Jersey, and Texas. While no locations have been finalized, the deliberations offer a revealing look at the administration’s aggressive enforcement agenda, which prioritizes rapid detention and deportation over due process or oversight.
The source familiar with the discussions summed up the approach bluntly:
“They’re opening more facilities and letting contractors that have no business running them take charge.”
“They’re continuing to give contracts to companies without any bidding,” the source added. “These companies appear to be donors to the campaign.”
Largest Immigration Facility in U.S. History
The news of these discussions comes just one day after Bloomberg reported that the Trump administration awarded a $1.26 billion contract to Acquisition Logistics, a Virginia-based contractor, to build and operate a 5,000-bed detention camp at Fort Bliss, Texas. Once completed, this facility will become the largest immigration detention center in U.S. history, Bloomberg reported.
Acquisition Logistics—better known for engineering and supply-chain projects than for detention management—has never operated a facility of this nature. Advocates warn that inexperience, combined with the scale of the project, could result in systemic failures.
No-Bid Contracts and Political Favoritism
According to the source, many of these contracts are being awarded without competitive bidding, raising concerns of political favoritism and cronyism.
This pattern of awarding high-value federal contracts to politically connected firms has already sparked criticism from immigrant-rights advocates and lawmakers, who warn that such arrangements risk prioritizing profits over humane treatment.
This expansion marks one of the most ambitious efforts to reshape immigration enforcement in decades.
At this stage, the administration has not made any formal announcements about these additional sites. However, the combination of Bloomberg’s confirmation of the Fort Bliss mega-contract and our reporting on ongoing discussions suggests that a nationwide detention expansion is already underway behind the scenes.
As a former Joint Multinational Army Field Grade Officer Logistician, I will look into the Acquisition Logistics, VA-based contractor. I will NEVER go back to work under DHS/CBP, but will be a great asset to ensure the facilities are run like their supposed to....with dignity and respect FOR ALL. DMB.