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Judge Halts ICE Center Construction Amid Legal Challenges

3/24/2026

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A federal judge has temporarily halted construction of the Williamsport ICE detention center pending Maryland's Attorney General lawsuit over environmental reviews and public comment.
Governor Wes Moore and Rep. McClain Delaney met with community leaders to discuss plans.
The federal government purchased a warehouse for the facility expected to hold 1,500 detainees.
Activists criticized the exclusion from a town hall.
Moore condemned President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency.

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A federal judge has temporarily halted construction of the Williamsport ICE detention center pending Maryland's Attorney General lawsuit over environmental reviews and public comment.
Governor Wes Moore and Rep. McClain Delaney met with community leaders to discuss plans.
The federal government purchased a warehouse for the facility expected to hold 1,500 detainees.
Activists criticized the exclusion from a town hall.
Moore condemned President Donald Trump for a lack of transparency.