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San Diego Supervisors Sue for Inspection of Detention Center

3/13/2026

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San Diego County supervisors filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CoreCivic seeking a court order for a health inspection of Otay Mesa Detention Center.
Detainees reported freezing conditions and untreated medical issues.
A federal judge in Maryland halted construction on an immigration detention facility.
The judge blocked renovations at a warehouse in Williamsport that would house 1,500 detainees due to insufficient environmental assessments.

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San Diego County supervisors filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CoreCivic seeking a court order for a health inspection of Otay Mesa Detention Center.
Detainees reported freezing conditions and untreated medical issues.
A federal judge in Maryland halted construction on an immigration detention facility.
The judge blocked renovations at a warehouse in Williamsport that would house 1,500 detainees due to insufficient environmental assessments.