...and in another grossly unprofessional move by the trump admin (ICE site)
So first we see this big article, all about how they've struck a deal. It's just great to them 'cuz they'll be close to the airport:
Federal immigration agents set to reopen Newark detention center
Briana Vannozzi, Anchor | February 27, 2025 | Immigration, Law & Public Safety
ICE says they struck a 15-year, $1.2 billion deal for Delaney Hall
Link: https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/federal-immigration-agents-set-to-reopen-newark-detention-center/
Ooooops! Not so fast there, dump. Turns out they've gotten NO permits. Looks like the mayor can tie this up for a while. Earlier he'd said "They are not welcome here."
Newark mayor threatens stop-work order for ICE detention facility
Briana Vannozzi, Anchor | February 28, 2025 | Immigration, Law & Public Safety
Mayor Ras Baraka says Delaney Hall owner does not have the required city permits
https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/newark-mayor-threatens-stop-work-order-on-ice-detention-facility/
Mayor Baraka:“You shouldn’t be able to sign contracts or do any of these things without even knowing if you’re going to get into this facility.”
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Not to mention a 15-year lease? Who thinks trump is going to be around deporting immigrants for 15 years?
(p.s. in NJ you can break a business lease by getting a new tenant, but why expose yourself to this liability in the first place?)