
Indianapolis, In. – According to a new federal plan released this week by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Indiana’s Camp Atterbury and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey are available for temporary use by the Department of Homeland Security to house illegal aliens.” he defense secretary said having detainees at the bases “will not negatively affect military training, operations, readiness, or other military requirements, including National Guard and Reserve readiness.” It remains unclear when detainees might begin arriving at Atterbury or how many individuals could be housed there. The Atterbury infrastructure includes dorm-style housing for families and open bay barracks for individuals, all equipped with heating, air conditioning and plumbing.