Texas Property Group Rejects ICE's Mega-Detention Facility Plans

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The Trump administration's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) suffered a setback in its plans to create a massive 9,500-bed detention facility in Hutchins, Texas. Majestic Realty Co., a Texas property group, has stated that it will not enter into any agreement to sell or lease its warehouse to the Department of Homeland Security for use as a detention center.

Why it matters

This decision by Majestic Realty represents a significant blow to the Trump administration's efforts to expand immigration detention capacity, even in areas that traditionally lean conservative. It highlights the growing resistance to such large-scale detention facilities, which have faced criticism for their inhumane conditions and separation of families.

The details

ICE had planned to modify the Hutchins warehouse to include intake areas, housing units, a kitchen, medical unit, recreation areas, and administrative offices. The facility was intended to detain up to 9,500 individuals targeted for deportation. However, Majestic Realty has firmly stated that it will not sell or lease the property to the Department of Homeland Security for this purpose.

• The plan to purchase the Hutchins warehouse and convert it into a detention facility was first revealed in a Dallas Morning News report at the end of January 2026.
• On February 16, 2026, Majestic Realty Co. issued a statement rejecting the sale or lease of the property to ICE.

What’s next

It is unclear what ICE's next steps will be after Majestic Realty's rejection of the proposed sale or lease. The agency may explore alternative locations or face continued resistance from local communities opposed to large-scale immigration detention facilities.