NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 11, 2026Hillsborough
Department of Homeland Security cancels plan to convert Socorro warehouses into immigration detention center
The federal government has abandoned plans to transform three large warehouses in Socorro, Texas, into a mass immigration detention facility. The properties have been transferred to the General Services Administration (GSA) and will be listed for public sale.
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The cancellation ends a proposed project that would have housed thousands of detainees in the Socorro area, following sustained opposition from local residents and officials.
Key Facts
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially canceled the project to convert three Socorro warehouses into an immigration detention center.
- The three properties have been transferred to the General Services Administration (GSA) to be sold.
- DHS stated it will focus on utilizing existing detention facilities rather than creating new ones.
- The project faced significant opposition from local residents, community leaders, and immigrant advocacy groups throughout early 2026.
- Congresswoman Verónica Escobar confirmed the cancellation and stated she will continue to monitor the Camp East Montana detention center.
Who's Mentioned
locationCamp East Montana“Existing detention center in El Paso being monitored”organizationGeneral Services Administration“Agency now managing the sale of the properties”locationSocorro“City where the warehouses were located”organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Federal agency responsible for the detention center project”personVerónica Escobar“Congresswoman for El Paso who confirmed the cancellation”