NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade
ICE Seeks New Detention Facility in South Florida
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking to secure a facility in South Florida capable of housing at least 700 detainees.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
This search indicates a potential increase in federal detention capacity in South Florida, which could impact local infrastructure and immigration enforcement operations.
Key Facts
- ICE is actively searching for a detention facility in South Florida.
- The facility must have a capacity for at least 700 detainees.
Who's Mentioned
locationSouth Florida“The geographic area where the new facility is being sought.”location865 SW 78 Ave.“Address of the ICE field office in Plantation.”locationPlantation“City where the ICE field office is located and the target area for the new facil”locationFDC Miami“Federal Detention Center in downtown Miami.”personCarson Merlo“Local 10 News assignment editor who contributed to the report.”organizationU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement“The federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement and detention.”organizationICE“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency seeking the facility.”location33 NE 4 St.“Address of FDC Miami.”locationAlligator Alcatraz“State-run detention center at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport.”