Alameda County Opposes ICE Detention Center, Reuse of Dublin Prison, Amid Uncertainty Over Federal Plans

Supe draws backlash over internment comments, defense of detention facilities; Swalwell rebuts his campaign's latest scandal; Simon calls for Trump impeachment, Khanna wants to invoke 25th Amendment

Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley took some heat on Tuesday over comments about Japanese interment camps.

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—Alameda County supervisors have approved a resolution urging that the former FCI Dublin not be reopened to house incarcerated individuals or repurposed as an ICE detention center, amid lingering fears in the Tri-Valley about its future use.

The federal prison was shuttered after widespread reports of sexual abuse by staff against incarcerated women, a scandal that drew national outrage.

In recent months, however, advocates and local officials have grown concerned the site could be targeted for immigration detention—particularly amid broader enforcement rhetoric associated with the Trump administration.

While federal officials have publicly stated there are no current plans for the facility, skepticism remains high among residents and local leaders.

Supervisor David Haubert, who brought the resolution forward with Supervisor Elisa Márquez, said of any potential plans for the former jail, “We don’t want this.”

However, he also called the resolution “somewhat symbolic,” noting “the federal government will do what the federal government will do.”

—At Tuesday afternoon’s meeting, a large number of public commenters spoke in unanimous support of the resolution, many condemning any potential plans tied to federal immigration enforcement and voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration’s policies.

Even with federal assurances that no plans are in place, speakers repeatedly expressed distrust and urged county leaders to take a clear and proactive position.

The Dublin City Council adopted a similar resolution in December, reflecting growing concern locally about the possibility—however uncertain—of a detention facility to Dublin, along with its impact on the psyche of its residents and economy,

Marquez emphasized the importance of taking a public stance. “It is important that we stand up,” she said, adding, “This is to let the federal administration know that we don’t want to see any prison or detention center in our community.”

Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas framed the vote in historical terms, adding, “When we look back in history, we took action together. We stood up.”

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