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24 April, 2026

ICE Purchases Warehouse In Salt Lake City To Possibly Use As Detention Center

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ICE Purchases Warehouse In Salt Lake City To Possibly Use As Detention Center

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – Amid an growth of federal immigration enforcement operations, ICE has reportedly bought a 833,000 sq. foot warehouse in Salt Lake City, paying properly above its assessed worth, to assist detention, processing, and logistical wants within the area. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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