Congressman Henry Cuellar said Friday that he is “pressing for clear answers” from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after the recent purchase of an East Side facility.
The facility could include approximately 1,500 beds, according to Cuellar– Congressman Henry Cuellar said Friday that he is “pressing for clear answers” from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the recentThe Oakmont 410 warehouse, located at 542 SE Loop 410, was purchased for more than $66 million by the United States of America, according to documents released by the Bexar County Clerk’s Office.
Cuellar, who represents the area where the warehouse is located, said the Department of Homeland Security was not transparent with the city and county about the purchase of the warehouse. “I oppose ICE’s plans to purchase and expand large-scale detention facilities, including the processing center facility in San Antonio and I’m pressing for clear answers from ICE as this project moves forward,” Cuellar said. The new ICE facility, when it opens, will be a processing center, unlike the detention facility in Dilley. “The proposed acquisition and retrofitting of the San Antonio facility could include about 1,500 beds and wrap-around services like medical care,” Cuellar said.Mayor Jones pleads with San Antonio’s federal delegation to ‘not fund’ new ICE facility on East Side Cuellar also said the department did not provide a timeline on when the facility will be up and running. Earlier this week, KSAT reached out to ICE regarding how the agency will use the facility and a timeline of when it would open. On Wednesday afternoon, an ICE spokesperson shared the same statement with KSAT from when the agency confirmed the facility purchase on Feb. 5. “These will not be warehouses — they will be very well-structured detention facilities meeting our regular detention standards," an ICE spokesperson said, in part. The spokesperson also cited the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which the agency said would help it secure “new funding to expand detention space.”FIVE YEARS AGO: A look back at the historic February 2021 winter storm in San AntonioVALENTINE’S DAY: Damp & drizzly morning with a few strong afternoon storms possibleSpurs Jackals fan group fuels father-son bond, appreciation for teamSan Antonio surgeon shares his heart attack survival story, encourages others to prioritize healthSan Antonio surgeon shares his heart attack survival story, encourages others to prioritize healthO’Connor High School students offer budget-friendly Valentine’s Day solutionsDeveloper pays City of San Antonio $3.3 million to clear land where endangered species lives4 in 5 Texas Education Freedom Account applicants plan on attending private schoolMarbach Road safety upgrades planned months after student killed in crashGet a loook at the 2026 Rodeo fairground food!😋Hill Country floods survivor hails ‘amazing’ assistance from relief groupsVALENTINE'S FORECAST: Storms are likely around San AntonioDowntown exhibit traces San Antonio’s art scene across five decadesSCAM ALERT: Watch out for romance scams ahead of Valentine’s DaySan Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo kicks off ThursdayEl Paso airspace reopened after FAA quickly reverses 10-day flight restrictionsSan Antonio City Council to discuss options to fight East Side ICE facilityVIA partners with San Antonio leaders to offer free, reduced bus fares▶Democratic candidates Nirenberg, Sakai face off in Bexar County judge debateValentine’s Day flower prices bloom as tariffs impact San Antonio floristsNonprofit buys homes to keep them affordable on West SideSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones could face a censure vote. Does it matter?Bexar County honors court reporters as statewide shortage persistsFire still under investigation
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