Vacant Woodbury warehouse isn't being sold to federal government for ICE detention center, mayor says

Woodbury mayor confirms ICE detention center rumor, says it’s ruled out

WOODBURY, Minn. — It was not just a rumor. Woodbury Mayor Anne Burt says city staff has confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was, in fact, interested in a warehouse to act as an immigrant detention center. And, after an outcry from community members, the property owners have assured city staff they will not be entering into a sale or lease agreement with the agency. “Let me be clear: The federal government was looking specifically…

Woodbury mayor confirms ICE detention center rumor, says it’s now ruled out

ST. PAUL — It was not just a rumor. Woodbury Mayor Anne Burt says city staff has confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was, in fact, interested in a warehouse to act as an immigrant detention center. And, after an outcry from community members, the property owners have assured city staff they will not be entering into a sale or lease agreement with the agency. “Let me be clear: The federal government was looking specifically at thi…

Woodbury mayor: Warehouse property will not be an ICE facility

On Wednesday, Woodbury Mayor Anne Burt confirmed the warehouse property off Hudson Road is not being sold or leased to the federal government or agents.

Vacant Woodbury warehouse isn't being sold to federal government for ICE detention center, mayor says

A spokesperson for Mayor Anne Burt said representatives of the property confirmed to city staff that the building won't be used as an ICE detention center.