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Thurston County Pauses Detention Center Permits
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Thurston County has paused all new permits for involuntary detention centers for one year, starting June 16th, as part of a broader effort to rethink how local land-use policies handle federal immigration facilities. The pause gives county staff, planners, and citizens time to update codes and establish better standards — without affecting halfway houses, tribal facilities, or an existing health treatment expansion. A public hearing is set for August 5th, with updated guidelines expected later this year or early next. This pause, set to expire in June 2027, is a deliberate step back to ensure thoughtful, community-informed policies before any new detention centers get approval.
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