Indiana AG sues Merrillville, accusing town of blocking new ICE facility

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says Merrillville officials are "interfering" with land buys for a potential ICE facility in the town.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 535

Last Updated: 1 hour, 43 minutes ago

Body Text Preview

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita on Wednesday filed suit against a northwest Indiana town he says is interfering with federal immigration enforcement efforts to add a new detention facility there.

Merrillville, Rokita said in a news release, is “effectively aid(ing) and abet(ing)” criminals.

As President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up its mass deportation scheme, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been on the hunt for more immigrant detainee holding space.

ICE has been trying to …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us