Senator Tom Cotton revealed that the Department of Homeland Security has purchased an old auto parts warehouse in Chester, New York, to convert it into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center for illegal aliens, adding it to a growing list of similar facilities nationwide.
In a recent excerpt, Cotton addressed Mike, stating, "Hey Mike, so the latest facility in Chester, New York now joins the list of several other warehouses located across the country that have been purchased by the DHS from funding through the one big beautiful bill."
Cotton highlighted significant local pushback against the plans, noting that communities across the country, including Chester, New York, are resisting the conversions. He pointed out that DHS had been eyeing the specific auto parts warehouse in Chester as a future ICE detention center.
ICE confirmed to Fox News that it has purchased a facility in the area but declined to specify whether it is the exact location in Chester, New York. This ambiguity has fueled ongoing debates in the region.
Leading the opposition is Democratic U.S. Congressman Pat Ryan, who represents the area. Ryan has actively rallied against the DHS plans and organized a rally in late January to voice community concerns.
The development in Chester underscores a broader pattern, as Cotton described multiple warehouses acquired by DHS through recent funding measures, sparking resistance from local residents wary of the facilities' impacts.
