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The Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. (Tim Evans/Reuters)

Democrats target DHS prison purchase as part of broad immigration probes

 What to know

Sen. Maggie Hassan is investigating the Trump administration's $496M purchase of a Minnesota detention facility, alleging an inflated price and potential corruption. The inquiry is part of a broader Democratic agenda scrutinizing Trump's immigration policies. CoreCivic, the seller, claims the price reflects renovations. Democrats plan to probe various immigration issues, while DHS officials dismiss the investigations as politically motivated.

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