Nessel demands ICE halt planned Romulus detention center, joining both U.S. senators in opposition

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 27, 2026

Words: 323

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sent a letter on Friday to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement asking the agency to halt its development of a new detention center in Romulus, citing concerns about the location’s proximity to schools, its placement on a floodplain and protected wetland, and the limited time frame in which ICE gave the public to respond to concerns.

“ICE, in its zeal to purchase and convert the Romulus Warehouse into …

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