Proposal for ICE Facility in OKC Falls Through

Proposed Oklahoma City ICE facility is off the table

A masked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent knocks on a car window in Minnesota on Jan. 12, 2026. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)OKLAHOMA CITY — A proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility slated to open in the southwest part of Oklahoma City will no longer happen, according to the mayor. Mayor David Holt said in a social media post Thursday that he had met with the owners of the warehouse property at 2800 S. Co…

OKC warehouse no longer being considered for ICE detention center

ICE facility planned for Oklahoma City warehouse will not move forward

Plans for a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility at a warehouse in Oklahoma City are not moving forward.

Proposal for ICE facility in OKC falls through

A deal to bring an ICE facility to Oklahoma City has fallen through.Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt announced the decision on Facebook Thursday morning.Earlier this month, city officials reported receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the purchase of a building in southwest Oklahoma City for a processing facility.Mayor Holt met with the building owners, who said they are no longer considering selling the proper…

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OKC ICE Detention Center On Hold… For Now

Plans for an ICE detention center in Oklahoma City have taken a detour. Earlier today, OKC Mayor David Holt issued a statement in which he – just one vote out of nine on the City Council – effectively took credit for persuading out-of-state property owners to withdraw their land from consideration for a potential ICE…