Joint letter signed by various Lehigh County officials opposing federal immigration detention facilities
Published on April 25, 2026.
Some Lehigh County officials have signed a letter urging industrial and warehouse property owners not to sell or lease space for federal immigration detention facilities. This comes after reports surfaced that federal authorities have purchased warehouse facilities in nearby communities for such purposes. The letter includes representatives from the Lehigh Court, the Bethlehem City Council, and numerous school board directors.
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