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East Side detention center to open by spring 2027, ICE says in response to letter from Mayor Jones
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christian Riley Dutcher, Garrett Brnger , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The federal agency behind the project aims to have it up and running by spring 2027. A new immigration facility is planned for the East Side of San Antonio.
A new immigration facility is planned for the East Side of San Antonio. It will be housed in a large warehouse. The federal agency behind the project aims to have it up and running by spring 2027.
Further details about the facility are available, including its expected capacity. The project is part of a broader strategy by the agency.
Information about the project was recently released in response to inquiries from the mayor of San Antonio. For more information, readers can consult the original source.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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