Utah activists sue DHS and ICE over proposed Salt Lake City warehouse detention center
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By Brent Ward | For The Salt Lake Tribune
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An op-ed by Brent Ward announces a lawsuit against DHS and ICE over their proposal to convert a Salt Lake City warehouse into a detention center holding 10,000 people. The author argues the plan is inhumane, insane, and contrary to Utah's values, framing the legal action as a defense of human dignity and community principles.
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bskyUtah activists sue DHS and ICE over proposed Salt Lake City warehouse detention centersltrib.comKey quotes
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By definition, the idea is insane and inhumane.
It is contrary to Utah's values. It is not who we are.
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