Overview
- The governor and the Sixth District representative held an invitation-only roundtable at Hub City Vinyl in Hagerstown to hear selected stakeholders.
- Protesters outside criticized the limited access, and speakers inside pressed concerns about transparency, public health, and local water and sewer capacity.
- A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order that halted renovations at the Williamsport warehouse ICE plans to convert.
- County officials say the site is designed for up to 1,500 beds with an expected daily average of about 500 people, three to seven day stays, and 24/7 on-site medical staff.
- Washington County commissioners previously adopted a resolution welcoming the project, while Maryland's attorney general pursues a NEPA challenge over the lack of environmental review and public comment.