NewsNBC Bay Area — South BayJuly 1, 2026United States
Protesters Rally Against Proposed ICE Facility Near Gilroy
Members of the 'ICE out of the Bay' coalition demonstrated near a San Francisco Bay Area stadium to oppose a proposed ICE facility near Gilroy. Protesters cite public blueprints suggesting the facility will include a detention and processing center.
Read the full story at NBC Bay Area — South BayWhy It Matters
Local residents and government officials in Santa Clara County are actively opposing the construction of a federal immigration enforcement facility near Gilroy, which is currently in the planning stages.
Key Facts
- The 'ICE out of the Bay' coalition is protesting a proposed ICE facility located near Gilroy.
- Publicly available blueprints for the facility indicate the inclusion of detention and processing areas.
- ICE has not officially confirmed the facility will function as a detention center.
- The proposed facility is located outside of Gilroy city limits, meaning the city lacks direct control over the approval process.
- The state of California, Santa Clara County, and multiple cities are currently attempting to stop the project.
- Protesters staged a demonstration on Tasman Drive near a stadium during a U.S.-Bosnia-Herzegovina soccer match.
Who's Mentioned
locationDublin“City mentioned by protesters as a location they want ICE to leave.”personRebecca Armendariz“Representative of the ICE Out of the Bay coalition.”organizationICE“Federal agency proposing the facility.”locationSanta Clara County“Local government entity opposing the project.”organizationICE out of the Bay“Coalition organizing protests against the proposed facility.”locationGilroy“City near the proposed facility site.”