1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

We urge the Commonwealth to use its authority to prevent the expansion of immigration detention facilities in Pennsylvania. State agencies possess regulatory, environmental, and legal authority that can ensure transparency and protect communities. We request that you: • Require comprehensive environmental and infrastructure reviews before approvals. • Direct state agencies to strictly enforce zoning, health, and safety regulations. • Refute the use of state resources to support detention expansion. • Consider legal action when federal actions bypass community safeguards. Pennsylvania communities should not be exposed to environmental risk, infrastructure strain, or legal uncertainty.