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Federal authorities may be eyeing the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma for direct ownership, sparking alarm among local officials and activists. A recent public notice sought contractors to run detention facilities near major cities — including Seattle — raising questions about bypassing state oversight, especially as Washington’s AG pushes for greater access. While ICE insists this is just market research, not a bid, it coincides with GEO Group’s rumored sale of facilities — and CoreCivic’s recent $2 billion deal with ICE — suggesting a broader federal acquisition strategy. Critics fear this move could sideline local land-use laws and human rights protections, while also undermining state inspection rights already under legal challenge. With capacity expanded and accountability at risk, this shift toward federal control could reshape detention operations — and evade both state and local accountability mechanisms.

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