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flag New Jersey and Roxbury sue DHS and ICE over unapproved 1,500-bed detention center plan, citing legal and environmental violations.

flag New Jersey and Roxbury Township have sued the Department of Homeland Security and ICE over plans to convert a vacant warehouse into a 1,500-bed immigration detention center, alleging federal law violations including failure to conduct environmental reviews, consult local officials, or assess infrastructure impacts. flag The site, near critical water sources and lacking basic facilities like adequate restrooms and sewage systems, is said to pose risks to public safety and local resources. flag The lawsuit, filed on March 20, 2026, challenges the federal government’s unilateral action, with state leaders and bipartisan local officials opposing the project. flag The Trump administration defends the plan as necessary for immigration enforcement, citing prior facility evaluations.

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