Maryland Sues DHS Over Immigration Detention Facility
Does expanding detention space keep Americans safe or does it violate the rule of law and put vulnerable people at risk?
Above: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey, on Feb. 16. Image credit: Charly Triballeau/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
Turning a warehouse into a 1,500-person detention center — without environmental review, public input or basic transparency — is a profound assault on human dignity and the rule of law. These facilities carry documented records of neglect and abuse. Maryland communities deserve accountability, not warehoused human beings.
Right narrative
Expanding detention space allows law enforcement to arrest criminals and keep Americans safe. These facilities meet strict standards and provide the necessary infrastructure for immigration enforcement. Supporting these efforts means backing law enforcement as they work to secure the country. This is governance with backbone.
