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DHS Moves to Sell Salt Lake ICE Warehouse, Lawsuit Filed

6/19/2026

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering selling the 833,000-sq-ft Salt Lake City warehouse ICE bought for $145.44 million.
DHS said it will prioritize detention facilities with state and county partners instead of building warehouses.
Salt Lake City and County officials, not contacted, filed a federal lawsuit to block the sale.
The New York Times reported the site is one of seven properties slated for disposal in Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering selling the 833,000-sq-ft Salt Lake City warehouse ICE bought for $145.44 million.
DHS said it will prioritize detention facilities with state and county partners instead of building warehouses.
Salt Lake City and County officials, not contacted, filed a federal lawsuit to block the sale.
The New York Times reported the site is one of seven properties slated for disposal in Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.