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flag PA Governor Shapiro vows to block two ICE detention centers over infrastructure and community concerns.

flag Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro vowed on February 26, 2026, to use all available legal and regulatory tools to block two planned ICE detention centers in Berks and Schuylkill counties, citing severe risks to local infrastructure, including water shortages, overwhelmed sewage systems, and strained emergency services. flag He dismissed claims of economic benefits, warning the facilities would harm communities and undermine public trust. flag Shapiro’s administration is exploring actions through environmental, health, and labor departments, while state officials have warned that permits will not be issued if projects proceed. flag The federal government has acquired warehouses for the sites, but no formal applications have been submitted, and local leaders, environmental experts, and bipartisan lawmakers have raised concerns over unsuitable facilities, inadequate water supply, and lack of public input.

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