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Pennsylvania Blocks Immigration Detention Plans | Harrisburg News
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Pennsylvania just dealt a major blow to federal immigration detention plans — Governor Shapiro’s team shut down efforts to convert two massive warehouses in Schuylkill and Berks counties into detention centers, citing serious health, safety, and environmental risks. After local communities rallied against the projects — which could have housed up to 7,500 people — the state blocked the move by denying water and sewer access, forcing DHS to drop its appeal. This victory highlights how state and local governments can effectively push back against federal initiatives when public safety and community well-being are at stake.
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