April 9, 2026

Protests erupt over paused Maryland immigration detention facility

Protesters rallied outside a county meeting, demanding transparency and voicing opposition to a planned ICE detention facility in Washington County, Maryland.
The Department of Homeland Security's plans for the facility are paused due to a lawsuit from the Maryland attorney general, with a hearing scheduled for April 15.
Local officials expressed support for ICE amid community protests, despite residents' concerns about the lack of communication regarding the facility's impact.