The expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers has sparked significant public outcry and financial concern across the United States. New research highlights that ICE deployments not only contribute to chaos in communities but also impose heavy financial burdens on local governments, costing cities millions. While there is strong support among Republican lawmakers for mass deportations, there is a growing reluctance to host ICE facilities within their districts. Proposed detention centers face heightened opposition from local residents and advocacy groups, particularly with plans to convert warehouses into immigrant detention centers. The recent record funding approved for ICE operations, coupled with studies revealing the extensive costs incurred by urban and rural areas alike, raises questions about the implications of this expanding footprint and the human costs associated with it.