The planned conversion of warehouses into immigrant detention facilities by ICE is facing significant delays and legal hurdles. A judge has extended the pause on work for a facility in Maryland, citing violations of the environmental review process. Activist groups are actively protesting these developments, with billboards denouncing the planned facilities and rallies organized against their establishment. One state has introduced a novel strategy to block the opening of an ICE detention warehouse, adding to the complexities surrounding these plans. Furthermore, a contractor has been awarded a contract for a facility in Hagerstown, highlighting the ongoing efforts by ICE despite mounting opposition and public dissent. This situation is compounded by the criticism from public figures and community members who feel these actions undermine local values.