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Lehigh County Evicts Homeland Security Over Unpaid Rent

1/21/2026

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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, will evict the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) over unpaid rent of $115,000 since 2022.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley criticized HSI, linking its presence to Latino fear, and plans a database for reporting ICE misconduct.
U.S. Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.) supports ICE and defends its actions amid rising tensions.
The eviction takes effect in 30 days and officials cite concerns about ICE's impact.

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Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, will evict the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) over unpaid rent of $115,000 since 2022.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley criticized HSI, linking its presence to Latino fear, and plans a database for reporting ICE misconduct.
U.S. Representative Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.) supports ICE and defends its actions amid rising tensions.
The eviction takes effect in 30 days and officials cite concerns about ICE's impact.