ICE Plans Major Marana Detention Expansion

ICE is pushing ahead with a massive expansion of its Marana, Arizona detention facility—set to nearly triple capacity to over 1,300 detainees—sparking backlash from Democratic lawmakers demanding a pause to assess community impact and calling for greater transparency. The project includes phased renovations amid floodplain concerns, while critics also decry ICE’s new policy excluding deaths within 30 days of release from official counts. Public comment deadlines loom, and despite a federal intent to use a sole-source contract, the facility’s private operator remains in negotiations. 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/2e6722dc2e8ab546