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A proposed ICE detention center near Gilroy has sparked a legal battle, with Santa Clara County and the state Attorney General suing over skipped environmental reviews and zoning violations. While major cities like San Jose and Palo Alto rally behind the lawsuit, Gilroy and Morgan Hill — the closest municipalities — have refused to join, disappointing activists who see their inaction as a missed opportunity. Gilroy cites budget and manpower limits, while Morgan Hill’s council voted down the move in secret, fueling local frustration. The lawsuit seeks to halt construction, arguing the agricultural-zoned land can’t legally host the facility — and hopes local backing will sway the court. The community remains deeply divided, with some residents even supporting the facility, highlighting the tension between local priorities and federal policy.

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