# San Antonio Sues ICE Detention Center

> San Antonio sues DHS over environmental risks of new ICE detention facility.
- Title: San Antonio Sues ICE Detention Center · Texastribune
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Texastribune — https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17496732/dhs-ice-warehouse-san-antonio-lawsuit-environmental-impact
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

San Antonio filed a lawsuit blocking DHS from converting a warehouse into an immigration detention center due to environmental and health concerns.