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OE vs. DHS Detention Center
Feb 24, 2026 · by Maureen Gaffney

In January it became known that DHS was advancing plans for a detention center in our region. Orange Environment is scrutinizing the site-selection process, water and sewer demand, wetlands impact, and traffic and air-quality effects on surrounding communities.
We will continue to publish updates as the environmental review advances.