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Biden admin proposes turning Rochester federal building into 24/7 immigrant detention site, sparking local opposition over safety and transparency.
The Biden administration proposes converting part of Rochester’s Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building into a 24/7 immigrant detention site with three holding cells, using $5 million in fiscal year 2025 funds.
The plan aims to replace a cramped, high-crime-area facility in Irondequoit but has drawn strong opposition from local leaders, judges, and residents over safety risks, given the building’s existing federal offices, a courthouse, and a daycare.
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, Mayor Malik Evans, Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and Congressman Morelle have demanded transparency and public input, calling the lack of consultation inexcusable.
The GSA says it supports federal agency needs but hasn’t confirmed lease awards or addressed safety concerns.
The Western District of New York court has also opposed the move.
El gobierno de Biden propone convertir el edificio federal de Rochester en un sitio de detención de inmigrantes las 24 horas del día, provocando oposición local por la seguridad y la transparencia.