N.J. heads to court to block construction of an ICE immigration detention facility

New Jersey Moves to Halt Roxbury ICE Facility During Litigation

New Jersey is seeking a quick halt to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to convert a Roxbury warehouse into an immigrant detention center, arguing the operation could “overwhelm local infrastructure.”

N.J. heads to court to block construction of an ICE immigration detention facility

New Jersey and Roxbury Township announced Tuesday both are seeking to have the U.S. District Court of New Jersey issue a preliminary injunction to prevent construction beginning on a plan to convert warehouse into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement immigration detention facility.

New Jersey, Roxbury seek court order to block proposed ICE detention facility - WRNJ Radio

ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — New Jersey officials and Roxbury Township have asked a federal court to block plans to convert a vacant warehouse into an immigration detention facility, citing concerns about environmental impact and local infrastructure. Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that the state and township have filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Hom…