(The Center Square) – One week after Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed that two proposed ICE detention centers would not be built in Pennsylvania, a report points to the rapport he has with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
On Friday, Politico reported that Mullin said he has a “real good relationship” with Shapiro.
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