Ayotte said she asked White House about ICE facility in Merrimack, but ‘did not get an answer’

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 487

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Gov. Kelly Ayotte, speaking to reporters Wednesday, said her team asked the White House and the Department of Homeland Security about reports that an immigration detention center is planned for Merrimack. Ayotte said there was no confirmation that the federal government plans to open a facility there, but ultimately she “did not get an answer to my question.”

“But I made quite clear, both to the Department of Homeland Security as well as to the …

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