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Glenwood Springs leaders vote to sue landlord of ICE detention center in state court
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk Colleen Slevin , as published by Colorado Sun
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A photo from May 30, 2025, shows a closed garage door at the entrance.
Glenwood Springs leaders have decided to take legal action against the landlord of the local ICE detention center. The city council's goal is to shut down the facility. The detention center is located in the Midland Center and also serves as an ICE field office.
A photo from May 30, 2025, shows a closed garage door at the entrance. Further details about the lawsuit and the city's strategy are available from the Colorado Sun. The city council hopes to avoid a direct legal confrontation with the federal government through this approach.
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Category: government Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Colorado Sun Reading time: 1 min
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