Jackson Township is the perfect spot for ICE’s new New Jersey detention facility after Roxbury plan meets resistance

A central location, empty warehouses and local support make a compelling case

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. – As opposition continues to build against a proposed ICE detention facility in Roxbury, it’s time to start thinking seriously about a more practical alternative. If federal officials are forced to reconsider where to place a facility in New Jersey, Jackson Township stands out as one of the most logical—and realistic—options.

The pushback from leaders like Mikie Sherrill, Ras Baraka, Cory Booker, and Andy Kim has m...