ICE to Divest $700 Million in Migrant Detention Warehouses, Reversing Key Initiative

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to reverse a major policy direction. The agency plans to divest itself of most of the 11 warehouses it previously acquired. These Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to reverse a major policy direction. The

agency plans to divest itself of most of the 11 warehouses it previously acquired. These facilities were originally purchased with the intent to detain migrants. The total expenditure for these properties amounted to $700 million. This significant investment was

part of what was considered a signature initiative for ICE. Now, the agency intends to either sell or give away these properties. This move marks a complete change in direction for the program. The decision signals a notable shift in the agency's operational strategy.