Two Cities Back Out of ICE Facility Fight | Oakland News

A planned ICE facility in South Bay sparks fierce local resistance, with Santa Clara County and the California AG leading a lawsuit over skipped environmental reviews and zoning violations. They’re rallying other cities to join as “friends of the court,” but Gilroy and Morgan Hill—right next door—refused, leaving activists stunned and frustrated. Gilroy’s mayor cites economic concerns and limited resources, while Morgan Hill’s council quietly rejected the lawsuit, sparking backlash over secrecy. Despite the divide, the fight rages on, revealing deep regional fractures over how to respond to this controversial project already under construction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/c85843717decf7be