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Constituents in Berks protest lack of communication from U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser
- Protesters gathered outside Rep. Dan Meuser's Hamburg office to demand face-to-face meetings with the congressman.
- Protesters oppose plans to use a Berks County warehouse as an ICE processing center, citing local infrastructure and tax concerns.
- ICE Out Upper Bern organized the event to oppose the detention center plan and push for accountability from Meuser.
- Protesters argued that detained individuals deserve due process and raised concerns about conditions in ICE facilities.
- Meuser’s office said he has worked with local stakeholders and the Trump administration to manage facility plans and impacts.
- Protesters urged Meuser to listen to affected communities and reject the detention center expansion.
- Attendees cited potential impacts on property values, traffic, and emergency services.
- The district spans multiple counties, elevating concerns about regional impact from the proposed facility.
- Meuser last hosted a town hall in December in Pottstown with about 30 attendees.
- Meuser’s office stated that it would monitor any plan changes and work toward local outcomes.
- The protest addressed broader concerns about immigrant detention and community impact.
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