Socorro ICE Detention Warehouse
Proposed ICE warehouse, Socorro
TX, United States
Proposed facility
Operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Purchased February 2026 (~$123M)
Address
1465–1485 Eastwind Avenue, Socorro, TX
Location
Overview
In February 2026 DHS purchased warehouses and about 63 acres in Socorro, Texas, for roughly $123 million. The combined footprint totals about 826,780 square feet with planned capacity for up to 8,500 beds. Socorro officials have raised concerns about water supply. The Socorro City Council, mayor, El Paso City Council, and county officials have opposed or sought limits on the project.
Statistics
- Planned detainee capacity8,500 beds (2026)Source: ICE Detention Reengineering Initiative; community tracking maps
- Warehouse size826,780 sq ft (2026)Source: ICE Detention Reengineering Initiative; news reporting