Pierce County moves to block new ICE detention centers

By: Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: September 4, 2026

Words: 393

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Pierce County is moving to extend a moratorium on the siting, construction and expansion of involuntary detention centers, including those used by federal immigration officials.

The county approved a six-month moratorium on such activity last March. City officials say they now need to extend the moratorium so they can have more time to gather community feedback and study what permanent code changes will look like.

“Extending the moratorium will allow staff to continue this work, really …

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