Billionaire Trump Donor Rejects DHS Bid for Migrant Detention Facility

Majestic Realty Co. refuses to sell warehouse in Hutchins, Texas to house 9,500 immigrants

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A billionaire who donated $100,000 to former President Donald Trump's reelection campaign has rejected an offer from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use his company's warehouse in Hutchins, Texas to detain up to 9,500 immigrants. Majestic Realty Co., owned by Ed Roski, said it will not sell or lease the property to DHS for use as an immigration detention facility.

Why it matters

The decision follows weeks of public pushback from Hutchins residents and local leaders who warned that converting the high-profile warehouse into a large detention center would disrupt the area's development and strain infrastructure. The issue in Texas is part of the federal government's broader efforts to expand immigration detention capacity under the Trump administration's policies.

The details

DHS had approached Majestic Realty about using the company's warehouse in Hutchins, located along Interstate 45, to hold up to 9,500 immigrants. However, Majestic Realty issued a public statement saying it 'has not and will not enter into any agreement for the purchase or lease of any building to the Department of Homeland Security for use as a detention facility.' The company said it looks forward to finding a buyer or tenant to support economic growth in the area.

  • In June 2024, Edward Roski, the owner of Majestic Realty Co., donated $100,000 to the Trump 47 Committee during the presidential election campaign.
  • In recent months, DHS approached Majestic Realty about using the Hutchins warehouse as a potential new detention site.

The players

Majestic Realty Co.

A commercial real estate company owned by billionaire Ed Roski, who donated $100,000 to former President Donald Trump's reelection campaign.

Ed Roski

The billionaire owner of Majestic Realty Co. who donated $100,000 to former President Donald Trump's reelection campaign.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The federal agency that approached Majestic Realty about using the company's warehouse in Hutchins, Texas to detain up to 9,500 immigrants.

Mario Vasquez

The mayor of Hutchins, Texas, who commended Majestic Realty's decision not to sell the property to DHS.

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What they’re saying

“The last several weeks, as you can imagine, have been challenging for many of us, both residents and elected officials. Both elected officials and staff heard your voices, and although we could not say much during these times due to the limited information that we had been provided, your concerns did not go unnoticed.”

— Mario Vasquez, Mayor of Hutchins, Texas (Newsweek)

“While we were contacted about the potential sale of our building in Hutchins, Texas, Majestic Realty Co. has not and will not enter into any agreement for the purchase or lease of any building to the Department of Homeland Security for use as a detention facility. We're grateful for the long-term relationship we have with Mayor Mario Vasquez and the City of Hutchins and look forward to continuing our work to find a buyer or lease tenant that will help drive economic growth.”

— Majestic Realty Co. (Social media)

What’s next

DHS is still pursuing other detention expansion plans, but will need to find an alternative site to the Hutchins warehouse to add the nearly 10,000 immigrant detention beds it had planned for that location.

The takeaway

This decision highlights the local resistance that can emerge when the federal government attempts to expand immigration detention capacity, even when working with private companies and real estate owners. It underscores the political and community challenges the Biden administration faces in trying to reform the immigration system and detention network inherited from the Trump era.