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New immigration processing center opens in Edmond

Original: New immigration processing center opens in Edmond; DHS Sec. Mullin calls immigrants 'customers'

A new immigration processing center has opened in Edmond, Oklahoma. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Mullin attended the opening and drew attention by referring to immigrants as 'customers', a choice of words that is sparking debate about how the agency frames its treatment of people going through immigration procedures. Local outlets KGOU and KOSU reported on the facility's launch.

Why now: The opening of a new federal immigration facility and the DHS secretary's controversial 'customers' framing are drawing local and national attention.

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• New immigration processing center opens in Edmond; DHS Sec. Mullin calls immigrants 'customers' · KOSU
• New immigration processing center opens in Edmond; DHS Sec. Mullin calls immigrants 'customers' · Public Radio Tulsa
• New immigration processing center opens in Edmond; DHS Sec. Mullin calls immigrants 'customers' · KGOU

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