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Plans to convert a massive warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey, into an immigrant detention center hit a roadblock. Federal, state, and local officials struck a deal with the Department of Homeland Security to pause the project and conduct an environmental review. The agreement came right before a court hearing, limiting any work there to basic security and maintenance only. Local leaders and activists call this a big win, proving the feds rushed without proper checks. Opponents highlight serious issues at the site, like lacking water and sewer capacity, roads that cant handle extra traffic, and losing property taxes. Watchers plan to monitor the property closely for any violations, expecting a delay of six months to a year. If the review shows problems, lawsuits will fly right back to court, keeping the fight alive until the plan crumbles for good.

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