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Governor Stein Rejects ICE Detention Plans | Wilmington News
Governor Josh Stein is standing firm against the planned ICE detention center in Winton, declaring the state didn’t approve it and doesn’t own it—making it clear North Carolina doesn’t want this facility. While he supports deporting those who commit violent crimes, he’s sharply critical of ICE’s practices, citing reports of detaining non-criminals and deadly custody incidents. Stein accuses ICE of systemic mistreatment and a lack of public trust, warning the agency hasn’t earned North Carolinians’ confidence. As tensions rise in Hertford County, the federal agency has yet to respond, leaving…
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