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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 14, 2026Hillsborough

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar opposes closure of La Tuna federal prison

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar is challenging the federal decision to close the La Tuna prison in Anthony, Texas, arguing that necessary infrastructure repairs are more cost-effective than building new detention facilities. She proposes an 80 million dollar investment for repairs to maintain current operations and local employment levels.

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Why It Matters

The proposed closure impacts the local economy in Anthony, Texas, and raises questions about federal spending priorities regarding the 1.24 billion dollar allocation for the Camp East Montana facility.

Key Facts

  • Congresswoman Veronica Escobar opposes the closure of the La Tuna federal prison in Anthony, Texas.
  • Infrastructure repairs at La Tuna are estimated to cost approximately 80 million dollars.
  • Escobar argues that repairs would avoid the displacement of inmates and the loss of local jobs.
  • A total of 1.24 billion dollars has been allocated for the Camp East Montana project at Fort Bliss.
  • Escobar suggests that the cost of repairing La Tuna is significantly lower than the investment in new detention projects.

Who's Mentioned

locationCamp East Montana“Detention center at Fort Bliss”personVeronica Escobar“U.S. Congresswoman questioning the prison closure”locationLa Tuna“Federal prison located in Anthony, Texas”