JOIN THE MOVEMENT / SHUT THE CAMPS
WHY THIS MATTERS RIGHT NOW
The federal government purchased a building in Romulus to use as an ICE detention facility — in secret, without public notice, without environmental review, without community input. It is not yet operational. We have a narrow window to stop it by making sure every agency, official, and institution that holds infrastructure access — water, sewer, permits — understands: we are watching, and we will hold them accountable. Every share, every call, every conversation counts.
EDUCATE
Neighbors, Friends and Family
It happened in secret.
The federal government bought this building without notifying the City of Romulus, the State of Michigan, or the community. No public hearings. No environmental review. That alone is a legal violation.
They need to use our resources to open it.
The facility will impose a burden on local resources. It cannot operate without local water, sewer service, and the support of local fire, safety and health departments. They also need to secure permits. The City of Romulus, Wayne County drainage authorities, GLWA, and EGLE all have legal authority to slow or block this — and we're demanding they use it.
Local officials are accountable.
This isn't just a federal fight. Every county commissioner, every water authority board member, every state agency director who processes a request for this facility without full public process is making a choice. We are naming that choice.
Michigan is fighting back.
The City of Romulus joined the State in federal court. Attorney General Dana Nessel filed suit against DHS and ICE. This community is organized and lawyered up.
This is about all of us.
ICE detention camps in our backyard — built in secret — set a precedent for every community. If we stop this one, we send a message to every federal agency: you cannot operate in the dark in Michigan.
Every contribution counts in our fight for justice. Click to donate and help us continue our work in advocating for the closure of detention camps.
COME TO OUR EVENTS
Show up. Numbers matter—and decisionmakers are watching. Every person in the crowd strengthens our message and makes it impossible to ignore. Our events bring together first-time attendees and seasoned activists alike, united by a shared purpose: stopping this detention center. We are serious in our mission, but our gatherings are energized, determined, and alive with community spirit. This is happening in our backyard. If we don’t stand up now to protect our community, the consequences will echo for years to come. Join us—your presence makes the difference.
CALL CITY, COUNTY AGENCIES AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
Make phone calls.
Let elected officials, including county commissioners, and public utility directors know you rejecti the secretive process for purchasing the proposed detention facility and that you expect them to carry out their duty to protect the community from the harms it will bring.
GLWA — Great Lakes Water Authority (313) 964-9100
Wayne County (Drain Commissioner + PSD) (313) 224-3620
City of Romulus — Mayor's Office (734) 955-4500
DTE Energy — Large Customer Services (313) 235-4000
Michigan EGLE — Water Resources / Air Quality (800) 662-9278
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Distribute our flyers and newsletters
Coalition members go out every week into the community to hand out information about the proposed detention center and what citizens can do to oppose it. Join us! Press the "Get Involved" button at the top of the page to register. You can also share copies of our flyers on social media, or download them and print your own copies to distribute at events.
Invite us to speak.
You can also reach out to your church, community or neighborhood association, and request that they invite a member of the coalition to speak at a meeting or event. Send us an email with details about your group and event, and we will reply in a timely manner.