Federal immigration authorities are expanding ICE detention capacity by purchasing large warehouse properties across the United States, a strategy that is drawing opposition from residents and local officials in multiple

ICE plans to expand its detention capacity by converting roughly 23 industrial warehouses into detention sites.

ICE’s own data shows about half of detainees have criminal records. Independent analysis suggests roughly 5% were convicted of violent crimes.

José Criollo is a staple of his church, whether he’s within the chapel walls or the crowded rooms of an ICE detention facility. As Criollo left his