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ICE Expands Presence in 42 States, Sparks Local Outcry

3/24/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to rent coworking spaces in 42 states and Puerto Rico to house over 300 employees, based on procurement documents issued March 20, 2025, with responses from vendors due by March 31, 2025.
The request for information seeks flexible workspace options in nearly 100 cities, including New York and Seattle.
Local officials express concern about ICE's presence, with some unaware of its operations in their communities.
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman criticized ICE's actions, saying they endanger families.
Rep. Pat Ryan gathered 20,000 signatures opposing ICE's expansion in New Windsor, New York.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to rent coworking spaces in 42 states and Puerto Rico to house over 300 employees, based on procurement documents issued March 20, 2025, with responses from vendors due by March 31, 2025.
The request for information seeks flexible workspace options in nearly 100 cities, including New York and Seattle.
Local officials express concern about ICE's presence, with some unaware of its operations in their communities.
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman criticized ICE's actions, saying they endanger families.
Rep. Pat Ryan gathered 20,000 signatures opposing ICE's expansion in New Windsor, New York.