POLITICSJul 1 · 20:27 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWSJoe Duhownik

Homeland Security pauses Arizona ICE facility for environmental review

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has paused converting a Surprise, Arizona warehouse into an ICE detention facility until an environmental review is completed. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes secured a stipulation requiring compliance with environmental laws, citing risks from a nearby chemical plant and schools.

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