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SURPRISE, AZ (AZFamily) — The federal government has hit the pause button on the proposed ICE facility in Surprise in a deal with Arizona.
In an agreement filed in federal court Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal leaders will not move forward with the facility while the feds complete an environmental review.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit in April claiming the federal government skipped the required environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
The feds agreed they will not do any construction or retrofitting on the warehouse on Sweetwater Avenue, south of Waddell Road and west of Dysart Road while the environmental review is being done.
Federal officials must update the court every two months on the review’s progress. Once it’s completed, both sides must meet within 10 days and submit court paperwork for the next steps in the case.
Mayes said in an emailed statement that the pause is what’s best for Arizona.
“This agreement is a significant win for the people of Surprise and for the rule of law,” Mayes said. “Federal agencies must complete the environmental review process required by federal law before moving forward with these types of projects. My office will keep fighting to ensure the law is followed.”
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Phoenix New Times has been tracking a steady increase in ICE sightings and arrests across the Valley in recent weeks. If you spot ICE activity in your neighborhood, at a workplace, school, or anywhere else, there are two ways to make sure it's documented.
Documentation helps families know what areas to avoid, helps legal aid organizations respond faster, and creates a public record of how often this is happening and where.
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