ICE Facility Expansion Near the Plaza at Prince George's
Hyattsville
Summary
The city is pushing back on ICE's office expansion in a building near schools and a bus stop. The Council's letter asks the County Executive for monitoring and inspection rather than revocation, after debate over how far the city can legally go.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city has set aside $100,000 in the FY27 budget for emergency relief for immigrant families affected by ICE.
Immigrant residents and families near the Belcrest corridor who fear enforcement activity.
Residents say immigrant neighbors face fear and family separation if the expansion proceeds.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Sep 14, 2026
The city is pushing back on ICE's office expansion in a building near schools and a bus stop. The Council's letter asks the County Executive for monitoring and inspection rather than revocation, after debate over how far the city can legally go.
City Council - May 26, 2026
Residents are alarmed that ICE may expand operations at 6505 Belcrest, where SNAP offices and community college classes are located. They're asking the city for regular updates and more visible council opposition.
City Council - May 11, 2026
Residents are worried about a possible expansion of ICE offices at 6505 Bellcrest Road, near where many immigrant families live and access services. Staff say they've gotten no new information and are tracking it with county, state, and federal partners; the county executive has temporarily barred use-and-occupancy permits for detention facilities.
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City Council - Jan 27, 2026
Both the mayor's opening remarks and public commenters urged the city to keep standing up against ICE enforcement actions, referencing the Minneapolis shootings. The topic colored the meeting's tone but produced no policy action tonight.
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