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Hundreds march in San Antonio against planned ICE detention center

Hundreds of people marched on San Antonio's East Side on Saturday to protest a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center. Local officials are considering legal action to halt the facility.

Where
San Antonio, Bexar County
When
Oct. 3, 2026 (march); Friday Oct. 4 (legal action announced)
Sources
Reported by 9 outlets

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Property appraisal value$37.6 million1
  • Property sale price$66.1 million1 2 Who pays or receives it: ICE
  • Contract for renovation and operation services$17.3 million2 Who pays or receives it: ICE to GardaWorld Federal Services

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Who's involved

  • San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz JonesMayor supporting legal action against ICE facility
  • Bexar County Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy CalvertCommissioner organizing march and pushing county to sue
  • Father Jimmy DrennanSt. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, addressed protesters
  • Councilman Jalen McKee-RodriguezCity Council member requesting independent infrastructure assessment
  • City Attorney Andy SegoviaReviewing city's legal options
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementFederal agency planning detention center

The facts

  • Hundreds gathered at S.J. Davis Middle School before marching over a mile to ICE warehouse at 542 S.E. Loop 410.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • ICE purchased the warehouse in January 2026 and plans to convert it to detention center with 1,000–1,500 capacity.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • ICE awarded GardaWorld Federal Services contract in August 2026 to renovate property and provide operation services.2
  • Property was appraised at $37.6 million but sold for $66.1 million, a difference of approximately $28.5 million.1
  • Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announced Friday that city attorney is reviewing San Antonio's legal options.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Bexar County Commissioner Calvert announced plans to ask commissioners court to authorize county lawsuit at Oct. 13 meeting.2
  • City Council members requested independent assessment of facility's impact on water, power, and wastewater systems.2 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • ICE facility is scheduled to open in spring 2027 according to one source; winter 2027 according to another.1 2 Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Federal government paid $30 million more than appraised value for detention center property.1
  • Father Jimmy Drennan The detention center is among the most horrific crimes against people witnessed in a lifetime.1
  • Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Other jurisdictions sued and won NEPA claims that stopped detention facility projects.1
  • San Antonio City Council members (group statement) Federal government disregarded legally required NEPA reviews to force facility through.4
  • ICE (in June letter) Facility will abide by all applicable laws and encourages community stakeholders to raise concerns.1

Where the sources disagree

  • When ICE facility is scheduled to open Spring 2027 per [1]; winter 2027 per [2]

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Hundreds march on San Antonio’s East Side to protest planned ICE detention center

    KSAT

  • Protesters march to East Side ICE facility as calls for legal action grow

    Texas Public Radio | TPR

  • Hundreds March Against East Side ICE Facility as Calvert Pushes County to Sue

    saobserver.com

  • San Antonio, Bexar County officials weigh suing to stop ICE detention center

    San Antonio Express-News, Yahoo

  • San Antonio preparing for possible legal fight against East Side ICE warehouse

    KSAT

  • San Antonio leaders move closer to suing to stop ICE detention center

    San Antonio Express-News

  • Should San Antonio city leaders block the East Side immigration detention facility?

    WOAI

  • City of San Antonio files lawsuit over ICE detention facility on East Side

    KSAT

Sources

Outlets: 4 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Hundreds march on San Antonio’s East Side to protest planned ICE detention center KSAT Not rated, October 3, 2026
  2. Protesters march to East Side ICE facility as calls for legal action grow Texas Public Radio | TPR Not rated, October 3, 2026
  3. Hundreds March Against East Side ICE Facility as Calvert Pushes County to Sue saobserver.com Not rated, October 4, 2026
  4. San Antonio, Bexar County officials weigh suing to stop ICE detention center San Antonio Express-News Not rated, October 5, 2026

Also reported by Yahoo, WOAI, KABB, Axios, The Texas Tribune, The Texas Tribune, BorderReport.

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