ICE facility proposal
Summary
Surprise residents are pushing back hard against a massive new 1,500-bed ICE detention facility proposed for the area. Locals are mobilizing protests because they're worried about how this giant center will change their community.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
While local economic boosts from construction or jail jobs are possible, property values nearby could take a hit.
Private prison operators and federal contractors stand to make a lot of money if this massive facility gets built.
Nearby homeowners and neighborhoods dealing with lower property values, increased traffic, and ongoing protests.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Surprise leaders to hear protest over 1,500-bed ICE facility
Surprise leaders to hear protest over 1,500-bed ICE facility azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic
ICE is planning a 1,500-bed processing facility in a Surprise warehouse it just bought for $70M
ICE is planning a 1,500-bed processing facility in a Surprise warehouse it just bought for $70M KJZZ
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