在国家官员声称没有事先通知,导致辞职和调查后, ICE提议的新罕布什尔拘留中心引发争议。 ICE's proposed New Hampshire detention center sparks controversy after state officials claim lack of prior notice, leading to resignations and an investigation.

代理ICE主任托德·里昂斯作证说,国土安全部向州长Kelly Ayotte简要介绍了新罕布什尔州Merrimack的拟议移民拘留设施,包括一份经济影响报告。 Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons testified that DHS had briefed Governor Kelly Ayotte on a proposed immigration detention facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire, including an economic impact report. Ayotte对此提出争议,声称她只是在参议院听证后才收到文件,事先对该项目一无所知。 Ayotte disputed this, stating she only received the documents after a Senate hearing and had no prior knowledge of the project. 新罕布什尔的ACLU披露了联邦对该网站的调查始于1月,但州官员没有被告知。 The ACLU of New Hampshire revealed federal inquiries into the site began in January, but state officials were not informed. 争议导致DNCR专员Sarah Stewart辞职,促使总检察长进行调查。 The controversy led to the resignation of DNCR Commissioner Sarah Stewart and prompted an attorney general investigation. 该设施计划修建43英亩仓库,可创造数百个就业机会,并面临当地反对派的反对。 The facility, planned for a 43-acre warehouse, could create hundreds of jobs and has faced local opposition. Ayotte尚未在该网站上表明立场,要求透明度和当地投入。 Ayotte has not taken a position on the site, calling for transparency and local input.