California Blocks ICE Facility in Gilroy

California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County officials have launched a federal lawsuit to halt an ICE immigration facility planned for Gilroy, arguing the land is zoned solely for agriculture and that federal authorities ignored state and local notification laws. The facility, which officials suspect will house up to 150 people, is framed by the federal government as an office—not a detention center—but local leaders fear its hidden scope and environmental risks, including endangered species and strained infrastructure. The lawsuit marks Bonta’s 71st legal challenge against the Trump administration, highlighting a pattern of secretive enforcement projects. With minimal communication from federal agencies and a history of hazardous waste on the site, county officials are demanding full transparency to protect workers, detainees, and the environment as ICE expands its presence in the Bay Area. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7d525846e2932a1