Red indicates MEGA warehouse sites (7). Black indicates smaller warehouse sites (16).
From the first announcement of the ICE warehouses, there have been many changes to the list, and it continues to evolve. Project Salt Box is a good source for the latest information as the situation continues to unfold.
MEGA Warehouse Sites
Scranton PA
Kansas City, MO
Salt Lake City, UT
Hutchins, TX
El Paso, TX
Social Circle, GA
Marshall County, MS
Smaller Warehouse Sites:
Merrimack, NH
Chester , NY
Roxbury, NJ
Tremont, PA
Williamsport, MD
Stafford, VA
Merriville, IN
Highland Park, MI
Shakopee, MN
Oklahoma City, OK
Glendale, AZ
San Antonio, TX
Los Fresnos, TX
Groveland, FL
Oakwood, GA
Port Allen, LA
For the latest information on a warehouse, check Project Salt Box.
Project Salt Box: ICE Warehouse Purchase Tracker :
VICTORIES for COMMUNITIES:
11 Cancelled Sites
Woodbury, MN: The Woodbury Mayor announced on Jan. 14, 2026 that the owner of the proposed ICE facility withdrew from discussions with DHS. There was intense public outcry from residents over humanitarian and community concerns. Many residents turned up at a city council meeting voicing their opposition to the ICE facility. Local leaders also opposed the site. The state’s congressional delegation was contacted enlisting even more support.
Kansas City, KS: Site shut down (Jan. 15, 2026) with a 12-1 city council vote which passed a moratorium on non-municipal detention facilities until Jan. 15, 2031. Mounting intense public pressure pushed Port KC to cut ties with the developer, Platform Ventures. Platform Ventures subsequently refused to sell to ICE (Feb. 12, 2026).
Shakopee, MN: The sale of the detention center was terminated when the Opus Group, who owned the site, cancelled the deal (Jan. 23, 2026). This happened only after community members quickly organized along with local officials to pressure the property owner. State Representative Brad Tabke led an effort to target Opus by calling and using social media to apply pressure.
Salt Lake City, UT: The originallocation in Salt Lake (1197 North 6880 West) wasstopped when the Richie Group (Jan. 24, 2026), a Utah based, family owned, real estate developer refused to sell to ICE. The Salt Lake City Major and the Salt Lake County Mayor both expressed concerns about the mega detention facility. Community members and activists pressured the seller by holding protests at the proposed warehouse location and at the company’s office. This was case where the reputation of the company made dealing with ICE too high a cost. DHS went on to buy another warehouse location in mid-March 2026.
Merriville, IN: The town passed a resolution (Jan. 27, 2026) opposing the conversion of a warehouse by ICE for detention purposes as a proactive step. After concerns raised by the town and community, Opus, the owner of the warehouse confirmed by letter that the company was not under contract nor in negotiations with DHS over the property.
Oklahoma City, OK: The Mayor of Oklahoma City announced the sale of the warehouse would not go through after meeting with the site owners (Jan. 29, 2026). The community of Oklahoma City along with city leadership acted quickly to foil the sale. Citizens and activists met, protested at city council, and planned demonstrations as part of the effort to force the deal to fail.
Ashland, VA: Site cancelled (Jan. 30, 2026) when Canadian developer, Jim Pattison Developments, pulled out of the deal. It’s likely that company reputation and association with ICE made Pattison walk away.Pattison was facing a potential boycott in Canada and a suspended media deal with Point Blank Creative Inc.Hanover County was notified by DHS in a letter on Jan. 21, 2026 of its intentions to buy the property. Although the Hanover Board of Supervisors opposed the idea, they expressed they had limited power to stop DHS. Hundreds of residents and local leaders protested citing concerns about ICE, the potential impact on the local community, and the resulting strain on resources.
Byhalia, MS: Site cancelled (Feb. 6, 2026) after US Republican Senator Roger Wicker raised concerns over economic development and local strain on infrastructure with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Community members previously had protested at the warehouse facility.
Hutchins, TX: The warehouse was stopped when Majestic Realty refused to sell to ICE (Feb. 16, 2026). Residents and local leaders had protested the ICE warehouse from coming into their community. Local officials cited a lack of communication from the federal government over plans for the detention center and argued that an ICE facility did not align with the interests of Hutchins.
Merrimack, NH: The site wasabandoned (Feb. 24, 2026) after Governor Ayotte met with DHS Secretary Noem. The town of Merrimack quickly mobilized a grassroots campaign using an existing base of organizers to protest the ICE warehouse in their community. With political backing and amplification of message throughout the state, the movement became hard to ignore.
Chester, NY: Residents consider the site to be a rumor since no sale documents exist on the former Pep Boys distribution center. Residents and local leaders have staged protests, rallies, and written petitions opposing the ICE warehouse facility. There is bipartisan opposition to the warehouse plan.
