Revolt in small Georgia town appears to ward off ICE detention center
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security has cancelled plans to turn a warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, into a large immigration detention center. Local leaders and residents opposed the plan due to concerns about resources and community impact. Social Circle became the first small town to sue the federal government over these detention center plans.Key Facts
- The federal government bought a warehouse in Social Circle, Georgia, for $128 million, much higher than its $29 million assessed value.
- The planned detention center could hold up to 10,000 people, tripling the town’s population.
- Residents worried about strains on water, sewage, police, and ambulance services.
- Social Circle is in a county where nearly 75% voted for President Trump.
- The city manager shut off the federal government's water access to the warehouse in February.
- Local officials contacted state and federal lawmakers, including Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.
- Social Circle filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the detention center plans.
- The cancellation of the detention center was confirmed in late May but not formally announced by the government.
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