San Antonio, DOJ discuss pausing ICE facility lawsuit

San Antonio and the U.S. Department of Justice are discussing an agreement to pause the city’s lawsuit and construction preparations for a proposed East Side ICE detention center while the federal government conducts required environmental reviews. The city sued, saying federal officials had not adequately consulted local leaders or completed the required review; the planned facility could hold up to 1,500 people. Separately, a proposed ICE lease for office space at the Brooks development has run into a dispute after the development authority said the sublease was not approved and may violate its agreement. San Antonio officials continue to oppose the detention facility and have raised concerns about its effects on the surrounding community.