Orange County Legislature unanimously opposes proposed ICE processing/detention facility

Feb 5, 2026

The Orange County Legislature on Feb. 5, 2026 adopted a resolution vehemently opposing locating a proposed ICE processing/detention facility in the county, citing lack of transparency, zoning, infrastructure and humanitarian concerns. The measure passed 21–0.

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The Orange County Legislature unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 5 opposing the proposed siting of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing and/or detention facility in Chester or anywhere within Orange County.

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