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Environmental groups are rallying against a new immigration detention facility in Santa Clara County, arguing it will devastate local wildlife habitats and worsen pollution in a vulnerable community. As construction stalls pending a federal judge’s decision, the legal battle intensifies — with state officials already suing over skipped environmental reviews. The facility, leased for $26.5 million, is set to expand federal detention capacity amid rising deportations, even targeting visa holders with family ties to U.S. citizens. A September hearing could halt the project before it’s fully built.

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