A Trump Stronghold Grapples With Health Risks of ICE Detention Sites

Social Circle, Georgia, a town that voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, is suing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to block the construction of a large immigration detention center, citing risks to public health, infrastructure, and emergency services. The facility, planned for a 1 million-square-foot warehouse, could hold up to 10,000 detainees, straining the town’s water, sewage, and medical systems.