Orange County Legislative Committee Opposes Chester ICE Detention Center
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Mid Hudson News
By Hank Gross
The Rules Committee of the Orange County Legislature went on record Thursday "vehemently" opposing the proposed federal ICE detention center in Chester, adding to growing community resistance to the facility.
GOSHEN – The Rules Committee of the Orange County Legislature went on record on Thursday “vehemently” opposing the proposed federal ICE detention center in Chester.
The committee’s resolution expresses strong opposition to the facility, which has been a contentious issue in the community. The proposed detention center has faced significant local resistance from residents and officials concerned about its impact on the area.
The Orange County Legislative committee’s formal opposition adds to the growing chorus of local voices speaking out against the federal immigration detention facility planned for Chester.
This development represents the latest in ongoing community opposition to the ICE detention center proposal, with local government officials now formally registering their concerns about the federal facility.