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ICE detention facility work begins near Gilroy amid lawsuit threat

16 May 2026 13:10

Construction has started on a planned ICE detention facility near Gilroy, California, prompting Santa Clara County to threaten a lawsuit. - Work began on the facility despite legal threats from county officials.

- The facility is intended to address Northern California detention capacity. - Santa Clara County argues the center undermines community trust and public safety.

- The legal dispute is expected to escalate as construction continues. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between local and federal authorities over immigration enforcement.

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