Proposed DHS warehouse in Surprise draws hundreds following discussions in Washington D.C.

A massive crowd gathered at Tuesday’s Surprise City Council meeting to debate a proposed DHS warehouse, following Mayor Kevin Sartor’s recent discussions in Washington, D.C.

Crowds pack city council meeting over proposed DHS warehouse in Surprise
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Following a meeting in D.C., the mayor of Surprise updated the public on the proposed DHS warehouse, sparking intense debate over community safety and chemical risks. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears the concerns from students and neighbors.

Kids' murder during unsupervised custody led to Arizona woman's fight for family court reform

Almost two years after her children were killed by their father, an Arizona woman is fighting back by advocating for a bill that aims to reform the family court system in the state.

City leaders meet with DHS, ICE over planned detention facility in Surprise
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Planned protests are in the works after the mayor of Surprise wrapped up discussion with officials in Washington D.C. over the planned ICE detention facility in the West Valley. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean hears what the mayor has to say. 

Surprise Mayor meets with DHS over proposed ICE detention facility

The mayor of Surprise met with Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., to discuss a planned detention facility in Surprise.

$313M ICE detention facility planned for Arizona warehouse divides community

A 400,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise, Arizona, will be converted into a major ICE intake facility, sparking safety concerns and protests from local residents.

Arizona leaders question safety of ICE detention facility
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Arizona congressional leaders sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security, raising questions surrounding the summer heat and lack of prior experience from the contractor, regarding the proposed detention facility in Surprise. 

Arizona high school student demands buffer zone to keep ICE away schools

A Dysart High School student is calling for a federal buffer zone to block ICE detention facilities from operating within three miles of K-12 school campuses.

'Protect the students': High schooler speaks out over ICE facility near campus
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A Valley high school student is calling on lawmakers to keep schools separate from ICE activity. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz hears from the student worried about the plans for a detention facility being within miles from several schools. 

Iran bombing: Arizona pastors recount ordeal in Israel

As the conflict in Iran continues, a group of Arizonans are currently sheltering in an undisclosed location amid ongoing attacks by the Iranian military.

FBI: Suspect broke window, started fire, threw propane tank at Surprise DHS warehouse
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The FBI is investigating an arson at a Surprise warehouse just days after federal officials detailed plans to convert the building into a short-term migrant processing center.

DHS details $70M Surprise facility as 1,500-bed migrant processing center

Federal officials revealed a $70 million, 418,000-square-foot facility in Surprise will serve as a short-term processing center for 500 to 1,500 migrants. The site will facilitate the intake and transfer of people, with stays averaging 3 to 7 days.

Window broken, fire damage at future ICE facility in Surprise
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A warehouse intended to be an ICE detention facility, located near Dysart and Sweetwater, was damaged overnight. The FBI and ATF are now investigating as the building location continues to strike controversy in the community. 

ICE-owned warehouse found damaged in Surprise: police

An ICE-owned warehouse in Surprise was damaged early Saturday morning, with investigators reporting a broken window and evidence of a small fire.

Residents voice safety concerns over planned detention facility in Surprise
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Heated debates continue over plans to build an ICE detention facility in a residential area near Sweetwater Avenue and Dysart Road in Surprise. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns what residents are saying about DHS's warehouse purchase.

DHS documents reveal cost of Surprise detention facility
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Local officials and residents are demanding answers surrounding the Surprise warehouse purchased for $70 million to be converted into an ICE detention facility. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen hears more from protestors.

DHS reveals Surprise warehouse turned ICE detention facility part of $38B plan

Local officials and residents are protesting DHS' plan to convert a Surprise warehouse into an ICE detention facility, a move leaders say was made without their prior knowledge.

Surprise mayor wants answers about ICE facility
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The mayor of Surprise says he wants answers from the Department of Homeland Security about how a warehouse that will be used for ICE detention will impact the community.

Arizona AG demands answers on proposed Surprise ICE facility
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Arizona’s attorney general is challenging a federal plan to transform a massive Surprise warehouse into an immigration detention center.

Officer, suspect hit by car during foot chase in Surprise

Police say an officer and suspect were hit by a car on Thursday night during a foot chase near Reems Road and Acoma Drive. The suspect died at the hospital. The officer suffered serious injuries.