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Judge pauses ICE facility plan in Hagerstown

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A federal judge has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to halt construction on a proposed detention facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. The facility, planned to house up to 1,500 detainees, was blocked following a nearly two-hour hearing, reflecting judicial intervention in federal agency operations related to immigration enforcement.

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  • Federal injunction
  • Immigration detention
  • Construction halt
  • Administrative law

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Order April 15, 2026

Judge pauses ICE facility plan in Hagerstown

A federal judge has temporarily stopped ICE from moving forward with building a large detention center in Hagerstown, Maryland, after a hearing. The judge's order prevents ICE from preparing the site to hold up to 1,500 detainees. This pause gives time to review the legal and community concerns about the facility.

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