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Romulus MI — City and State File Lawsuit to Block ICE Detention Facility

Wayne · MI · FIPS 26163

City of Romulus and State of Michigan filed suit March 24, 2026 to block ICE’s conversion of 7525 Cogswell St warehouse to detention.

Timeline:

Feb 2026: ICE purchases warehouse without notice
Feb 17: ICE confirms purchase
Feb 27: AG Nessel demands halt
Late Feb: 700-800 protesters at City Hall
Mar 12: Axios reports Governor Whitmer silent while AG fights
Mar 24: City and State file lawsuit

Legal arguments: near schools, residential area, floodplain, inadequate infrastructure.

Political dynamics: Governor Whitmer silent, AG Nessel leading opposition. Pattern seen in other states.

Source: Michigan Public, Michigan AG Office, Axios, CNN

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