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Washington County Protests ICE Facility Amid Legal Challenges

4/9/2026

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Residents in Washington County, Maryland, protest DHS plans to convert a recently purchased warehouse into an ICE facility, citing lack of communication.
The $113 million contract faces legal challenges, with a judge halting renovations after a lawsuit by the state attorney general.
County commissioners, while backing ICE, faced backlash when they declared their support.
A hearing is set for April 15 as activists weigh relocation due to the facility's impact.

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Story summary

Residents in Washington County, Maryland, protest DHS plans to convert a recently purchased warehouse into an ICE facility, citing lack of communication.
The $113 million contract faces legal challenges, with a judge halting renovations after a lawsuit by the state attorney general.
County commissioners, while backing ICE, faced backlash when they declared their support.
A hearing is set for April 15 as activists weigh relocation due to the facility's impact.