MARANA, Ariz. (KGUN) — As the possibility of the former prison in Marana becoming an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center continues to be on the minds of some residents, a community forum, moderated by Pima County Supervisor Jennifer Allen, was held Thursday evening.

Management and Training Cooperation previously owned the prison from the mid-90s until 2013. Fast forward to this year, MTC owns the facility once again after purchasing it from the state for $15 million.

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In May, a spokesperson with MTC told KGUN 9 that the facility would be used for detention purposes. In October, an MTC spokesperson told KGUN 9 they are still exploring opportunities with several public agencies

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