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ICE Buys $145M Warehouse Amid Detention Capacity Concerns

3/15/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the purchase of a $145 million warehouse in Salt Lake City, signaling potential detention capacity.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall condemned the sale, citing humanitarian concerns and logistical challenges.
ICE's broader plan includes converting facilities to expand detention capacity, including a 520,000-square-foot warehouse in Pennsylvania.
Critics warn the expansions could increase detentions and worsen conditions for detainees.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed the purchase of a $145 million warehouse in Salt Lake City, signaling potential detention capacity.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall condemned the sale, citing humanitarian concerns and logistical challenges.
ICE's broader plan includes converting facilities to expand detention capacity, including a 520,000-square-foot warehouse in Pennsylvania.
Critics warn the expansions could increase detentions and worsen conditions for detainees.