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ACLU Unveils Controversial ICE Detention Plans on East Coast

2/10/2026

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) revealed plans for seven ICE detention centers along the Eastern Seaboard, including two former facilities with abuse histories in Virginia and North Carolina.
Howard County, Maryland, enacted emergency legislation banning private detention centers and restricting ICE access to local agencies.
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) oppose new detention centers in Berks and Schuylkill counties, citing infrastructure strain and local input.

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) revealed plans for seven ICE detention centers along the Eastern Seaboard, including two former facilities with abuse histories in Virginia and North Carolina.
Howard County, Maryland, enacted emergency legislation banning private detention centers and restricting ICE access to local agencies.
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Governor Josh Shapiro (D-PA) oppose new detention centers in Berks and Schuylkill counties, citing infrastructure strain and local input.