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Judge pauses ICE facility plan in Hagerstown
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Case Summary
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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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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