Coalition fighting ICE detention center opening in Romulus says its movement is gaining steam

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 809

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago


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ROMULUS — A group of community and immigrant rights activists, faith leaders and environmental justice advocates are continuing to ramp up opposition to a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency detention center set to open in Romulus.

Known as the Coalition to Shut the Camps, the group has been a regular presence outside the proposed facility located at 7525 Cogswell Street, holding demonstrations every Saturday afternoon since ICE’s intentions with the former warehouse became