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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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