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Salt Lake City warehouse purchased by ICE

Salt Lake City Mega Center — Salt Lake City, UT

March 30, 2026 Purchased 7,500–10,000 beds ~$145M Idaho Capital Sun
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said federal officials told her ICE plans for the city to host one of its "mega" detention centers with capacity for 7,500 to 10,000 people at a warehouse DHS purchased for $145.4 million. The mayor publicly opposed the plan, calling it a threat to the city's values and infrastructure.