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Judge Halts Gilroy ICE Facility Pending Full Environmental Review

Judge Halts Gilroy ICE Facility Pending Full Environmental Review

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction stopping construction of an ICE detention facility in Gilroy, California until a complete environmental review is conducted. The ruling cites concerns over hazardous materials and potential impacts on local infrastructure and wildlife.

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A 26-acre California site was being turned into an ICE detention facility without a full environmental review; a federal judge has now halted construction until the government completes the required a