New Hampshire

NH

7

Counties

13

287(g)

6

IGSA Facilities

3

Fights

43

Total Entries

Heat

County Fights in New Hampshire

Merrimack NH — ICE Processing Center Scrapped But DHS Won't Rule Out NH

won — Won (conditionally). Community opposition + Gov. Ayotte pressure forced Sec. Noem to scrap Merrimack facility Feb 24, 2026. However, DHS Sec. nominee Mullin and ICE Director Lyons both refused to rule out future NH facilities as of April 2026. State Rep. Thomas monitoring Merrimack and Hudson warehouses.

New Hampshire Towns — Town Meeting Votes Against 287(g) Participation

contested — Gorham and Ossipee passed non-binding warrant articles recommending police withdrawal from 287(g). Carroll tied 82-82 (failed). Troy tabled. All votes non-binding — police chiefs retain authority over agreements. Fight ongoing.

Strafford County NH — Democrats Push to Restrict ICE Jail Contract

contested — County convention voted 22-11 to demand renegotiation restricting jail to criminal-charge detainees only. Budget rejected 29-4 in protest. Votes are symbolic — commissioners control the contract. Three-year IGSA still in effect. $9M/year at stake.

Counties Ranked by Heat Score

#	County	Score	Signals	Coverage
1	Coos County, NH	45	5	Auto only
2	Merrimack County, NH	45	2	Partial
3	Rockingham County, NH	35	3	Auto only
4	Hillsborough County, NH	31	6	Partial
5	Strafford County, NH	31	6	Partial
6	Belknap County, NH	11	2	Auto only
7	Grafton County, NH	11	2	Auto only

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