Socorro locals are fighting to block a new ICE detention center from moving into their backyard. This standoff is a big deal because it could change how the city handles federal projects in the future.
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Blocking the facility could mean losing out on federal construction jobs and tax revenue, but it might also save the city from long-term infrastructure and social service costs.
Local residents who don't want a detention center in their community get to keep their neighborhood's character intact.
The federal government and private contractors lose a site for their facility, and some locals might miss out on potential jobs.
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