Gov. Moore and Congresswoman McClain Delaney Convened Roundtable over ICE Detention Facility

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney convened a roundtable with twenty faith leaders, nonprofit organizations, and local business representatives in Washington County to discuss concerns over a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention warehouse near Williamsport. Rep. McClain Delaney said “Washington County is a community where neighbors look out for one another. Today, however, we find ourselves in the shadow of an ICE warehouse that does not reflect our values and lawlessly undermines our constitutional and civil rights.” Congresswoman added “We are deeply frustrated that the Trump Administration has failed to meet even the most basic standard of communication with local residents with no accountability for the impacts on local communities, and we cannot allow the voices of the people we represent go unheard. I’m grateful to the Governor for joining me at this roundtable to ensure that community leaders and businesses can share their perspectives—input that will be critical in shaping our fight ahead to block this warehouse and leave no Marylander behind.”  Gov. Moore stated “This detention warehouse is not making our community safer; it is, in fact, a significant loss of economic opportunity for Western Maryland and for our entire state.”

The State of Maryland has secured a temporary restraining order in its lawsuit against the federal government to halt construction, based on the irreversible risks the project poses to the community and environment.

Congresswoman April McClain Delaney invites members of the public to take her latest survey about the facility to make their voices heard. Additional meetings in the weeks and months ahead to hear from more community leaders.