NH Officials Kept ICE's Merrimack Detention Plan Under Wraps, Documents Show
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Documents obtained by the NH ACLU show state officials knew as early as Jan. 12, 2026 that ICE planned to buy and repurpose a 43-acre Merrimack warehouse into a detention facility, with federal authorities seeking historic-resource feedback and the governor’s office criticized for not disclosing plans to the public, press, or town; Merrimack leaders oppose the move and advocates call for transparency amid opposition to ICE expansion.
- State Knew ICE Plans for Merrimack As Early As Jan. 12 InDepthNH.org
- NH officials knew details of Merrimack ICE warehouse in January, records show UnionLeader.com
- Documents show federal government has applied to create ICE facility in Merrimack WMUR
- NH News Recap: NH delegation responds to ICE crackdown across the country New Hampshire Public Radio
- Documents confirm plans for ICE detention center in Merrimack Eagle-Tribune
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