Social Circle shuts off water to proposed ICE mega-facility

The battle between the small town of Social Circle and the federal government has escalated to a complete utility standoff. On Monday, March 16, 2026, city officials confirmed they have placed physical locks on the water meters at a massive warehouse recently purchased by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The city says the move is a last resort to protect its limited infrastructure from being overwhelmed by a facility that could effectively triple the town's population overnight.