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Moore, Rep. Delaney Meet Local Leaders on Proposed ICE Site Near Hagerstown as Judge Keeps Work on Hold

The session followed a judge's order pausing renovations pending a mid‑April hearing on Maryland's environmental lawsuit.

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.