ICE must pause construction of Gilroy detention center, judge rules
- Posted on September 12, 2026
- By The Mercury News
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In brief
A federal judge has issued an order halting construction of the proposed Gilroy Holding Facility, a detention center designed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The facility would have capacity to hold over 120 detainees daily. The court's decision represents a significant setback for ICE's expansion plans in California's Bay Area region. The ruling comes amid ongoing legal challenges and community opposition regarding immigrant detention infrastructure and its operational procedures.
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ICE must pause construction of Gilroy detention center, judge rules
If built, the Gilroy Holding Facility would allow for the detention of at least 120 people per day, ICE wrote in court filings.
