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Construction halted again on Washington County ICE detention center amid lawsuit

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A lawsuit challenging the construction and operation of an ICE detention center in Washington County, Maryland, has resulted in a court order halting construction. The Maryland District Court granted the state's motion to stop federal authorities from continuing renovations or detaining individuals at the site while litigation proceeds.

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  • Injunction against construction
  • ICE detention center
  • State vs. federal authority
  • Litigation impact on public projects

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Motion April 15, 2026

Construction halted again on Washington County ICE detention center amid lawsuit

A Maryland district court has temporarily stopped construction and operation of an ICE detention center in Washington County due to an ongoing lawsuit challenging the project. This means federal authorities cannot continue modifying the warehouse or start detaining individuals there, except for necessary security and maintenance work. The halt ensures the legal issues are addressed before the facility becomes operational.

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