7525 Cogswell St, Romulus MI — ICE Warehouse Purchase (500 beds)
ICE purchased this commercial warehouse in February 2026 without notice to state, city, or public. Planned as a Regional Processing Center for ~500 migrants. ICE claims 1,458 jobs and $33M tax revenue.
Located within a mile of an elementary school and middle school, abuts residential neighborhoods, lies within a floodplain that flooded in 2025.
Michigan AG Nessel and City of Romulus filed suit March 24, 2026 to block conversion. 700-800 protesters at City Hall.
This is the federal purchase model — bypasses county commission votes entirely, unlike the Sabot/IGSA model.
Sources:
- Michigan Public (Feb 17, 2026): ICE confirms purchase
- Michigan AG (Feb 27, 2026): Nessel demands ICE halt plan
- CNN (Mar 24, 2026): Romulus and state sue to block
It cites only one source. If you can verify this information through an independent source — a news article, government record, or direct observation — please submit a tip.
Submit corroboration →