08/24/2026
Religion News Service (Aug 11, 2026) Headlined as the largest ICE detention complex in the US.https://religionnews.com/2026/08/11/dhs-wanted-to-build-the-largest-ice-detention-complex-in-the-us-heres-how-the-plan-just-got-killed/
El Paso Matters (Aug 11, 2026) Originally envisioned as the largest immigration detention facility in the country.https://elpasomatters.org/2026/08/11/dhs-to-sell-socorro-texas-ice-warehouses-cancel-detention-center-plans/
El Paso Matters (Feb 6, 2026, Cindy Ramirez) General warranty deed filed with the county that week showed the transfer from El Paso Logistics II LLC to DHS was executed Jan 17.https://elpasomatters.org/2026/02/06/el-paso-texas-dhs-buys-warehouses-ice-mega-immigration-detention-center-clint/
KFOX14 / CBS4 (Feb 6, 2026) Deed records confirm DHS paid just over $122 million to a Delaware company.https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/dhs-purchase-of-socorro-property-for-detention-center-raises-transparency-concerns-mayor-rudy-cruz-jr-lack-of-transparency-answers-ice-department-of-homeland-security-el-paso-county-officials-immigration-migrant
AP (Feb 21, 2026) Rumors were swirling. While local officials scrambled to find out what was happening, a deed was filed showing DHS had already inked a $122.8 million deal.https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/02/21/nation/ice-is-quietly-buying-warehouses-for-detention-centers-and-leaving-local-officials-out-of-the-loop/
KTSM (Feb 12, 2026) The City of Socorro was not a party to the sale, did not approve it, and had no authority to prevent it.https://www.ktsm.com/news/city-of-socorro-provides-transparency-of-dhs-facility-purchase/
El Paso Matters (Feb 6, 2026) ICE planned an 8,500-capacity mega detention facility.
KVIA (Aug 11, 2026) In March an ICE spokesperson said the agency bought the property to hold up to 8,500 detainees.https://kvia.com/news/border/2026/08/11/ice-will-no-longer-use-socorro-warehouses-scraps-detention-center-plans/
KTSM (Feb 6, 2026) State Rep. Vince Perez urged the emergency services district to withhold permits unless there was clear proof of sufficient water pressure and fire suppression capacity. ESD2 Chief Roger Esparza was present.https://www.ktsm.com/local/el-paso-news/state-rep-perez-speaks-on-new-dhs-facility-in-el-paso/
El Paso Matters (Aug 11, 2026) Opposition raised water and wastewater concerns. Photo dated May 28, 2026 shows Sister Leticia Gutierrez Valderrama urging residents to keep advocating after a Lower Valley Water District board meeting.
KTSM (Feb 12, 2026) Nearly two hours of public speakers at Socorro city council.
KFOX14 / CBS4 (May 7, 2026) San Elizario adopted two resolutions opposing the plan, including one supporting the emergency services district in limiting or denying permits.https://cbs4local.com/news/local/san-elizario-moves-to-limit-public-services-for-proposed-socorro-detention-center
Escobar statement (Aug 11, 2026) DHS transferred the warehouses to GSA. They go up for sale and will no longer be used for detention.
Reported same day by El Paso Matters, KVIA, KTSM, KFOX14, El Paso Inc, and RNS.
El Paso Inc (Aug 11, 2026)
https://www.elpasoinc.com/news/local_news/dhs-abandons-plans-for-massive-ice-detention-center-in-texas/article_bec026f1-40f8-4477-be37-6faaf0f810b1.html
08/21/2026
Austin, this week
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/rep-greg-casar-says-ice-detained-5-year-old-boy-in-austin
https://www.newsweek.com/ice-accused-of-detaining-5-year-old-on-way-to-soccer-game-in-texas-12350957
CoreCivic Information
https://ir.corecivic.com/news-releases/news-release-details/corecivic-announces-resumption-operations-south-texas-family
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