Prisons Targeted for Reopening by ICE:

Marana, AZ: ICE published a sole-source notice of intent with MTC to provide detention services at the 500-775 bed facility. Pima Resists ICE and local politicians oppose the facility.

Dublin, CA: The Dublin City Council adopted a resolution opposing the reopening of the former prison as an ICE facility. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors also passed a resolution opposing the use of FCI Dublin for ICE. Advocacy groups, including ICE Out of Dublin Coalition, have held protests and sponsored campaigns against the reopening.

Hudson, CO: This 1200-bed GEO Group managed facility is under a 5-year contract for roughly $85M annually. Colorado lawmakers including both Senators stand firmly against opening the facility. In Sep 2026, GreenLatinos and the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) filed a NEPA lawsuit against DHS alleging the agency failed to complete the necessary environmental studies. A separate lawsuit alleges the town has not properly used its zoning authority. In late Sep 2026, the Attorney General of Colorado filed another federal lawsuit accusing ICE of failing to follow NEPA guidelines.

Walsenburg, CO: Identified as a potential site of interest in FOIA documents, local protests of this CoreCivic site have been ongoing since early 2025. Residents of Walsenburg will vote in November on a ballot initiative to prohibit detention centers in the town.

Appleton, MN: DHS recently purchased the 1600-bed, Prairie Correctional Facility to reopen it for ICE detention. CoreCivic signed a roughly $75M annual contract to manage the Appleton site with detainees potentially arriving in Oct or Nov 2026. The sale of the site to the federal government removed a significant tax base from the local area. CoreCivic has entered into negotiations regarding non-binding compensation payments. Local news reports that locals are divided over the issue of the facility reopening. Prayer vigils and protests have been held at the facility.

Winton, NC: Expected to partially open Nov 1. 2026, the facility is expected to be at full capacity by Dec. A statewide protest is planned for Nov. In July 2026, the GEO Group signed a 5-year ($80M annually) contract to run the 1320-bed former Rivers Correctional Facility. There is heavy pushback to the reopening which would provide ICE with one of the largest detention sites on the East Coast.

New Build Facility:

Gilroy, CA: The state of California and Santa Clara County sued DHS over construction at a 24-acre site east of the Gilroy Premium Outlets. The NEPA lawsuit alleges that DHS failed to conduct the necessary environmental analyses in accordance with law. Of further concern is that the site was previously used as farmland and may contain hazardous material and that local infrastructure is not equipped to handle the proposed facility. There are also disagreements over how many detainees may be housed at the site.

A federal judge has halted construction at the site by issuing a preliminary injunction. (Sep 12, 2026)

ICE List of Contractor Sites to be Purchased

(10 Turnkey Detention Facilities)

Currently ICE has purchased 5 sites

1.  California City Detention Center, California City, CA (CoreCivic)  purchased July 2, 2026

2.  Otay Mesa Detention Center, San Diego, CA (CoreCivic)                    purchased July 2, 2026

3.  Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center, Bakersfield, CA (GEO)

4.  NW ICE Processing Center, Tacoma, WA (GEO)

5.  Aurora Processing Center, Aurora, CO (GEO)   

6.  Central Louisiana Processing Center, Jena, LA (GEO)

7.  Winn Processing Center, Winnfield, LA (LaSalle)

8.  Montgomery Processing Center, Conroe, TX (GEO)

9.  Unknown

10. Unknown 

                       *Initial list provided by an unnamed source to Project Salt Box

11. Prairie Correctional Facility, Appleton, MN (CoreCivic)                         purchased Aug 5, 2026

12. Midwest Regional Reception Center, Leavenworth, KS (CoreCivic)     purchased Aug 5, 2026      

13. Adelanto East and West ICE Processing Centers and the Desert View Annex (GEO Group) in Adelanto, CA purchased Oct 5, 2026. 3 facilities.

Government ownership of these facilities complicates health and safety inspections (oversight) capability for local authorities. It may also remove certain kinds of legal liability for contractors.

Current Status: ICE WAREHOUSES

UNEXPECTED VICTORY!

Jun 18: In an unexpected victory for protestors around the country, ICE announced the selling off or transfer of 7 of the purchased warehouses (that ICE paid over $700M for). The abandoned warehouses include 2 in PA, 2 in GA, 1 n MI, 1 in NJ, and 1 in UT. No longer would these properties be used for detention. Another ICE warehouse site in EL Paso has also been removed from detention use according to a US Representative for the area.

The Fight Continues

4 ICE Warehouses still remain:

Hagerstown, MD: Thousands have supplied comments to the federal government for its planned environmental assessment of the ICE warehouse in Williamsport. As of July 1, the Attorney General of Maryland urged ICE to pause plans for the conversion citing “ongoing and unresolved concerns.” The AG further argued for a full environmental impact statement rather than the limited assessment ICE is conducting.

San Antonio, TX: As of July 2, the San Antonio Current reported that ICE now plans to open the facility there in mid-2027 according to a letter sent to the mayor in late June. On Oct 13, 2026, the city of San Antonio filed a NEPA lawsuit against DHS requiring the proper environmental reviews be completed before the government goes forward with the detention site.

Surprise, AZ: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the warehouse was moving forward but would be delayed by the need for an environmental review. The agreement with ICE is seen as a major win and Mayes’ office predicted a minimum 9-month delay.

Roxbury, NJ: The site had been identified as a location ICE was abandoning but, in a turn of events, DHS later announced it might still activate it. DHS and NJ officials are locked in a legal battle over the location. In May 2026, DHS was barred from using the facility until the required environmental assessments have been completed. In Sep 2026, the NJ Attorney General reported the review of a case of ICE using the facility for detention in violation of the active consent order.

New ICE Warehouse Location:

800 Corporate Blvd, Newburgh NY

The GSA leased a 42,000+ sq. ft warehouse in the town of Newburgh near the Stewart International Airport. A 15-year lease was awarded to Leverage Enterprises, Inc. for $35.57M. There is local opposition to the lack of transparency surrounding the lease and the intended use of the warehouse.

ICE Flights:

Deportation Flights Live Map – Real-Time ICE Flight Tracker

Live Deportation Flight Map – Real-Time ICE Flight Tracker

ICE Flight Monitor Interactive Dashboard

Live US DHS ICE Flight Status – FlightAware

Habeas Flight Watch: New tool helps track ICE flights to your city

ice flights – Gillian Brockell

JJ in DC (@jjindc.bsky.social) — Bluesky

ICE-Flight-Monitor-US-Immigration-Enforcement-Flights-Report_Dec2025.pdf

Map of Warehouse Locations

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

Victories for Communities:

12 Cancelled Warehouse 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 was abandoned (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.

Durant, OK: The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma purchased the warehouse site in Durant, OK (Mar. 25, 2026). Previously the City Council of Durant had voted unanimously to restrict property sales to ICE in an ordinance in January 2026. The purchase of the former Big Lots distribution center adjacent to the tribe’s headquarters will allow the Choctaw Nation to develop the site as they see fit and effectively removes it from ever housing detainees.

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