Hutchins, Texas Mayor Opposes ICE Detention Facility in City

City's Stance on ICE Facility

• 📌 The city of Hutchins has not received any official information confirming reports of a potential ICE facility in a privately owned warehouse.
• ⚠️ City officials state there have been no applications, building permits, or certificates of occupancy related to such a facility, and no communication from the federal government.
• 🗣️ Mayor Mario Vasquez emphasized that ICE duties are federal responsibilities, not within the city's jurisdiction.

Community Development and Opposition

• 🏗️ The city is actively working on building a community and investing in infrastructure, including $60 million for streets.
• billboard "We're building a community here" signifies the city's direction, which is contrary to the proposed facility.
• 🚫 Mayor Vasquez explicitly stated that no one on the dais is "on board" with the proposed ICE facility.

State Representative's Statement

• 🏛️ A statement from State Representative Rafael Anchia was read, expressing strong opposition to the proposed ICE detention facility.
• 🤝 Anchia and other officials are actively working with members of Congress and senators to stop the facility from being established.

Commitment to the City

• 🏘️ Hutchins is described as a place where residents are trying to build a nice town and community.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 City officials are committed to their residents, stating they live there, raise children there, and are not leaving.
• 🤝 The city will continue to work to build the city and prevent the facility from coming to their town.