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Salt Lake City Mayor Opposes ICE's Mega Detention Center

3/31/2026

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Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall says the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans a 'mega' detention center in Salt Lake City for 7,500–10,000 detainees.
She cites concerns about public safety, air quality, the Great Salt Lake, and missing environmental and utility information.
Mendenhall will oppose the project, enacting a water-use cap for large government facilities.
ICE expects to begin work on the site soon.

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Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall says the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans a 'mega' detention center in Salt Lake City for 7,500–10,000 detainees.
She cites concerns about public safety, air quality, the Great Salt Lake, and missing environmental and utility information.
Mendenhall will oppose the project, enacting a water-use cap for large government facilities.
ICE expects to begin work on the site soon.