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Helena city officials are defending their zoning approval of an ICE facility near the airport, calling it a “public safety” administrative station—not a jail—so it doesn’t violate local codes. Despite being within city limits, they argue federal jurisdiction shields them from oversight. Residents are outraged, showing up with signs and testimony at city meetings, demanding accountability and urging a reversal of past cooperation with federal immigration agents. Detainee stories reveal harsh conditions: cramped cells, forced standing, and nights spent in limbo before transfer. Latino community members report fear and isolation, with some avoiding public spaces altogether, turning this local zoning debate into a flashpoint for broader concerns about federal power and community safety.

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