Michigan lawmaker proposes ban on state property being used for ICE detention

Michigan lawmaker proposes ban on state property being used for ICE detention

A Michigan lawmaker is pushing to block state-owned property from being sold or repurposed for federal detention facilities after 32 people, including children, died nationwide in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2025. On Thursday, state Rep. Dylan Wegela, D-Garden City, introduced the measure, which is aimed at preventing ICE from expanding detention operations in the state. His legislation, House Bill 5494, would pro…