Maryland Sues DHS to Halt Conversion of Warehouse into Immigration Detention Facility

Maryland has filed a lawsuit to stop the Department of Homeland Security from converting a warehouse near Williamsport into a 1,500-bed immigration detention facility. The state alleges DHS violated federal law by not preparing an environmental impact statement and ignoring alternatives. Concerns include environmental harm, infrastructure strain, and health risks. DHS stated the facilities will meet detention standards and emphasized ongoing law enforcement efforts nationwide. Maryland seeks to halt construction and void the warehouse purchase.