Shapiro Blocks ICE Detention Plans | Harrisburg News

Governor Josh Shapiro’s decisive stand against two proposed ICE detention centers in Pennsylvania has paid off — the facilities won’t be built after DHS officially withdrew its appeal. Shapiro, who fought the project from the start using every legal tool available, worked behind the scenes with DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to reach a mutual resolution. Despite initial plans to convert warehouses into high-capacity detention sites — a move fiercely opposed by Senator John Fetterman and local leaders — Shapiro’s administration blocked permits and ensured community safety remained paramount. This quiet collaboration marks a rare win for state autonomy, even as Shapiro continues his broader legal battles with federal immigration policies and faces ongoing scrutiny over state-federal cooperation.

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