Legislator Genesis Ramos Discusses Opposition to ICE Detention Center on Mid-Hudson Daily News Podcast

Orange County Legislator Genesis Ramos recently joined the Mid-Hudson Daily News Podcast to discuss a critical issue facing our community: the proposed ICE detention facility in Chester, NY.

In this compelling conversation, Legislator Ramos explains why she sponsored a resolution opposing the location of an ICE detention center in a former commercial warehouse in Chester. Her concerns stem from a troubling and well-documented pattern of problems at ICE facilities nationwide.

“There is an overwhelming and documented record of inhumane conditions, medical neglect, abuse and deaths in ICE detention facilities across this country,” Ramos stated during the discussion. She pointed to alarming data showing that 2025 saw 32 recorded deaths in ICE facilities - the highest number ever recorded - based on findings from federal oversight and investigative journalism.

Beyond the humanitarian concerns, Ramos emphasized the potential impact on local residents. She noted that lawful citizens and children have been wrongfully detained by ICE in the past, making such a facility a potential “threat and danger” to the community.

The discussion offers important insights into how local legislators are responding to federal immigration enforcement policies and their impact on Orange County communities.

Listen to the full podcast episode to hear Legislator Ramos’s complete perspective on this important issue.