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Rally planned ahead of federal hearing over proposed Gilroy ICE facility

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A federal judge in San Jose is expected to hear arguments Tuesday over an effort to temporarily block construction of a proposed ICE detention facility in Gilroy. People who live near the proposed facility and immigrant advocates are expected to rally ahead of the 2 p.m. hearing. Santa Clara County Jun 25 California, Santa Clara County seek to block planned ICE facility near Gilroy Santa Clara County Jun 11 State, Santa Clara County sue Trump Administration over planned ICE facility California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County are seeking to block construction, arguing that the project violates several local and federal laws, including immigration and environmental protections. They also argue that the federal government failed to consult with state and county leaders before moving forward. Federal records show the government leased 24 acres of land for 20 years and contracted with a developer for the facility. NBC Bay Area’s Kris Sanchez has the full report in the vide

First report: South Bay community fears potential impacts of proposed ICE detention center in Gilroy — abc7news.com, 9d