The Romulus MI team has built a tool we call the “regulatory punch list” breaking out every local approval needed, what actions cross property boundaries to trigger local review and what design standards the feds are supposed to follow. A clear pathway to organize the interventions that matter most. DM me so we can share and hopefully make it “broad cast” ready. It comes with a user guide.
An timely and essential action by AG Dana Nessel's office.
Now we must insure the affected Regulatory Agencies coordinate with her office, and do
not rubber stamp any permit or service agreement without full reporting on any & all impacts,
and with public hearings by EGLE, Wayne County Public Service, DTE Energy and the Great Lakes Water Authority. Here in Michigan, The Coalition to Shut the Camps has been watching Project Salt Box reports with a great common interest.
The thought occurred to me that it would be far less expensive to rent a facility than to purchase. I realize they have to modify anything they use, but the waste here is remarkable. Aside from, they can all go to he$$
One likely reason the administration is purchasing rather than leasing is the protection it gets from the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, which generally shields federal property from state and local zoning enforcement and land use regulations. A landlord leasing to the federal government can also terminate a lease under pressure from local officials or public opposition — as happened with several ICE detention contracts in recent years.
Owning the property outright gives the administration a much stronger legal position to proceed regardless of local objections. The irony is that purchasing the properties with federal dollars may have also strengthened the states' legal arguments against them — it's what makes these conversions "major federal actions" subject to environmental review requirements under NEPA, the same law Maryland and New Jersey are using to challenge the projects in court.
Is this an option for all of these concentration camps?: Local governments have limited authority to block federal detention facilities, but they can legally leverage Certificate of Occupancy (CO) denials based on zoning, environmental, or safety violations. While the Supremacy Clause generally prevents states from blocking federal operations, local governments can impose generally applicable safety regulations that, if unmet, can legally halt occupancy. #Politics
The Dem AG's are the Glue Holding Our Democracy Together in the Courts. As they go up for Re-election-send them some Campaign Assistance-&maybe turn some other AG Seats Seats💙.
& Send them some support on Social Media-they're doing a really hard job keeping up w this Administration!
Electricity, water, and sewer are limited resources, and existing customers are already using some of the capacity.
Can the utilities limit the electricity, water, and sewer consumed by ICE, so that existing customers are not affected? If they can't limit consumption, can they charge ICE premium rates so that existing customers don't have to pay more?
The Romulus MI team has built a tool we call the “regulatory punch list” breaking out every local approval needed, what actions cross property boundaries to trigger local review and what design standards the feds are supposed to follow. A clear pathway to organize the interventions that matter most. DM me so we can share and hopefully make it “broad cast” ready. It comes with a user guide.
Excellent!
AG Dana Nessel rocks!
This continues to be a great resource, Michael Wriston. Thank you and your team for your continuing efforts.
An timely and essential action by AG Dana Nessel's office.
Now we must insure the affected Regulatory Agencies coordinate with her office, and do
not rubber stamp any permit or service agreement without full reporting on any & all impacts,
and with public hearings by EGLE, Wayne County Public Service, DTE Energy and the Great Lakes Water Authority. Here in Michigan, The Coalition to Shut the Camps has been watching Project Salt Box reports with a great common interest.
Excellent development. We must keep opposing this and all other camps at all stages of operation.
We will continue to fight these concentration camps until Trump is IMPEACHED. 💪
The thought occurred to me that it would be far less expensive to rent a facility than to purchase. I realize they have to modify anything they use, but the waste here is remarkable. Aside from, they can all go to he$$
That's a fair point on the economics.
One likely reason the administration is purchasing rather than leasing is the protection it gets from the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, which generally shields federal property from state and local zoning enforcement and land use regulations. A landlord leasing to the federal government can also terminate a lease under pressure from local officials or public opposition — as happened with several ICE detention contracts in recent years.
Owning the property outright gives the administration a much stronger legal position to proceed regardless of local objections. The irony is that purchasing the properties with federal dollars may have also strengthened the states' legal arguments against them — it's what makes these conversions "major federal actions" subject to environmental review requirements under NEPA, the same law Maryland and New Jersey are using to challenge the projects in court.
Is this an option for all of these concentration camps?: Local governments have limited authority to block federal detention facilities, but they can legally leverage Certificate of Occupancy (CO) denials based on zoning, environmental, or safety violations. While the Supremacy Clause generally prevents states from blocking federal operations, local governments can impose generally applicable safety regulations that, if unmet, can legally halt occupancy. #Politics
The Dem AG's are the Glue Holding Our Democracy Together in the Courts. As they go up for Re-election-send them some Campaign Assistance-&maybe turn some other AG Seats Seats💙.
& Send them some support on Social Media-they're doing a really hard job keeping up w this Administration!
Electricity, water, and sewer are limited resources, and existing customers are already using some of the capacity.
Can the utilities limit the electricity, water, and sewer consumed by ICE, so that existing customers are not affected? If they can't limit consumption, can they charge ICE premium rates so that existing customers don't have to pay more?
Thank you AG Nessel
Thank you AG Dana Nessel and Romulus!
Right On AG Nessel!