Leaders, Public Rally Against Suspected ICE Facility In Hyattsville

Local and state leaders protested a suspected ICE facility located blocks from homes, a church, and a social services office in Hyattsville.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Protesters, led by Rep. Glenn Ivey and Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy, demonstrated against a suspected ICE facility in Hyattsville, Maryland on Thursday. The lawmakers sent a letter to Homeland Security and ICE requesting details about the proposed 20,000-square-foot facility, which is located near homes, a church, and a social services office. Braveboy said she would sign an executive order to protect the community's residents regardless of immigration status.

Why it matters

The rally highlights growing concerns in Maryland about the expansion of ICE operations and the potential impact on local communities. Recent legislation in the state has aimed to limit ICE's ability to work with local law enforcement and use private facilities for detention centers.

The details

The 'ICE Out' rally was held outside the suspected ICE-occupied building at 6505 Belcrest Road, where leaders believe ICE is leasing as much as 20,000 square feet of space. Lawmakers, including Rep. Glenn Ivey, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, sent a letter to Homeland Security and ICE requesting details about the proposed facility, such as its size and whether it would have detention holding areas or operations.

  • The rally was held on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • Lawmakers gave a February 27 deadline for a written response from Homeland Security and ICE.

The players

Rep. Glenn Ivey

A federal lawmaker who led the rally against the suspected ICE facility.

Aisha Braveboy

The Prince George's County Executive who spoke at the protest in defense of immigrants and said she would sign an executive order to protect the community's residents.

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks

A state lawmaker who joined in sending the letter to Homeland Security and ICE requesting details about the proposed facility.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen

A state lawmaker who joined in sending the letter to Homeland Security and ICE requesting details about the proposed facility.

Kristi Noem

The Homeland Security Secretary who the lawmakers sent the letter to requesting information about the proposed ICE facility.

Todd Lyons

The Acting ICE Director who the lawmakers sent the letter to requesting information about the proposed ICE facility.

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What they’re saying

“The community stands together and it's making a difference, and they're winning in Minnesota. We're gonna win here too, right?”

— Rep. Glenn Ivey (patch.com)

“Here in Prince George's County, we care about our residents without regard to their status in this country. Their status that I care about is that they are a resident of Prince George's County. That's the only status that really matters to me as county executive. That's the status that also matters to our police department. Let me be very clear: Our police department does not cooperate with ICE.”

— Aisha Braveboy, Prince George's County Executive (NBC Washington)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This rally highlights the growing tensions in Maryland over the expansion of ICE operations and the desire of local leaders to protect immigrant communities, even as the federal government continues to pursue more detention facilities across the country.