| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 21, 2026, 2 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 21, 2026, 2 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/21/ices-purchases-big-detention-centers/ |
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SOCORRO, Texas — In a Texas town at the edge of the Rio Grande and a tall metal
border wall, rumors swirled that federal immigration officials wanted to
purchase three hulking warehouses to transform into a detention center.
As local officials scrambled to find out what was happening, a deed was fi...