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San Antonio Sues ICE Detention Center
San Antonio sues DHS over environmental risks of new ICE detention facility.
In brief
San Antonio sues DHS over environmental risks of new ICE detention facility. San Antonio filed a lawsuit blocking DHS from converting a warehouse into an immigration detention center due to environmental and health concerns. Originally reported by Texastribune.
San Antonio sues DHS
City of San Antonio filed a lawsuit to block DHS from converting a warehouse into an immigration detention facility.
DHS warehouse deal
DHS paid $66.1 million for a 640,000-square-foot warehouse in San Antonio earlier this year.
Detention conversion plan
DHS awarded a $17.3 million contract to convert the warehouse into a facility holding 1,500 immigrants daily.
Environmental concerns
City claims DHS ignored environmental reviews and health risks in ICE detention centers.
DHS response
DHS says city focuses on thwarting Trump’s immigration policy, not environmental concerns.
The key point
San Antonio filed a lawsuit blocking DHS from converting a warehouse into an immigration detention center due to environmental and health concerns.
