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ICE Expands Legal Offices Near Key Immigration Sites

2/13/2026

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The Office of the Principal Legal Adviser (OLA) leads ICE's expansion of offices near government buildings and immigration detention centers.
OLA is requesting expedited leases from the General Services Administration (GSA) to speed the expansion.
Expansion includes Birmingham, Alabama; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Nashville, Tennessee, among other cities.
The development underscores ICE's legal operations for processing deportation orders and engaging with the courts.

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Story summary

The Office of the Principal Legal Adviser (OLA) leads ICE's expansion of offices near government buildings and immigration detention centers.
OLA is requesting expedited leases from the General Services Administration (GSA) to speed the expansion.
Expansion includes Birmingham, Alabama; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Nashville, Tennessee, among other cities.
The development underscores ICE's legal operations for processing deportation orders and engaging with the courts.