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Florida Officials Eye Controversial Detention Center Amid Opposition

1/27/2026

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Florida Officials Investigate Detention

Florida officials and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are exploring a detention center in Orlando after touring a warehouse.
Rep. Maxwell Frost and Rep. Anna Eskamani oppose the plan.
Eskamani described the facility as dehumanizing and vigilante-style policing.
In Utah, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall expressed concerns about a rumored detention center due to inadequate infrastructure.
The Ritchie Group denied plans to lease a warehouse and emphasized community investment.

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Trump's ICE Detention Plans

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump plans an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Far East El Paso County to hold up to 8,500 people.
The Department of Homeland Security has not confirmed the location.
Local officials say the project would strain resources because the area already faces water and sewer issues.

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Florida Officials Investigate Detention

Florida officials and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are exploring a detention center in Orlando after touring a warehouse.
Rep. Maxwell Frost and Rep. Anna Eskamani oppose the plan.
Eskamani described the facility as dehumanizing and vigilante-style policing.
In Utah, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall expressed concerns about a rumored detention center due to inadequate infrastructure.
The Ritchie Group denied plans to lease a warehouse and emphasized community investment.

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