Alameda Co. Supervisors To Vote On Conversion Of FCI Dublin Into ICE Facility

DUBLIN, CA — Alameda County supervisors will vote Tuesday to oppose the reopening or repurposing of the now-shuttered women's prison in Dublin into an ICE facility.

The resolution by Board President David Haubert and Supervisor Elisa Márquez is being proposed amidst "credible reports" and rumors that the federal government or contractors are looking to reopen the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin to house ICE detainees.

The resolution will be presented at the next Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday. The vote, however, would be purely symbolic, as the correctional facility sits on federal land.

Still, county officials have previously opposed reopening the scandal-ridden facility, including sending a letter to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and to the Secretary of Homeland Security expressing that sentiment, officials said.

Dublin city officials passed their own resolution late last year. Last month, around 500 gathered in Dublin in March to protest the same rumors.

ICE officials visited the facility twice in February, and structural assessments conducted by government officials in July were reportedly shared with ICE.

ICE has not confirmed its plans, but said they are “exploring all options” to meet current and future detention needs, the agency previously said.

FCI Dublin, dubbed "Rape Club" by a former inmate, was permanently closed in December 2024 after a massive sexual abuse scandal that led to convictions and prison sentences for seven former employees, including former Warden Ray Garcia.

In addition to widespread abuse, federal investigators have found that the building violated OSHA standards due to asbestos exposures. Many inmates reported rashes, respiratory issues, and even hearing loss.

Local Editor Michael Wittner contributed to this report.