Hundreds demand ‘ICE out’ of Salt Lake warehouse set to become detention center

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 818

Last Updated: 2 days ago

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Chanting “ICE out!” hundreds of protesters gathered Wednesday night outside a Salt Lake City warehouse now under ownership of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. They sang, cheered and condemned its planned transformation into a detention center after ICE bought the facility for $145.4 million.

Chants were occasionally drowned out by the rumble of large trucks, including UPS semitrailers, some honking in support as they passed through the sea of warehouses. The energetic event had some …

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