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California sues to stop construction of alleged ICE holding facility

California has filed suit against U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies to halt construction of what plaintiffs describe as an ICE holding facility near an agricultural city.

Published Jun 12, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

California sued U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies seeking to block construction of what plaintiffs say is an ICE holding facility near an agricultural city. The lawsuit aims to prevent the project from moving forward while the state challenges the federal agencies' actions. Plaintiffs describe the planned site as a detention-style holding facility.