ICE is quietly buying warehouses for detention centers and leaving local officials out of the loop

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and MORGAN LEEFebruary 21, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is acquiring warehouses in locations such as Social Circle, Georgia, Socorro, Texas, and Surprise, Arizona. These purchases are connected to a $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention centers. Local officials are expressing concern about ICE's plans and the lack of communication from the agency regarding these acquisitions. In Socorro, Texas, city council meetings have addressed the purchase of three warehouses and public concerns. The acquisitions are raising questions about transparency and the future use of these facilities.

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Rudy Cruz Jr. 50% Surprise, Ariz. 50% Social Circle, Ga. ×260% Socorro, Texas ×470% U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ×690%

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90%

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Socorro, Texas

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