The City of Southfield has confirmed that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has secured space for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a private commercial property. According to a statement on the city’s official website, the lease will support administrative and legal functions related to ICE but will not house enforcement officers at the site.
Located at the Oakland Towne Square, near the intersection of I-696 and the Lodge Freeway, the office complex has been a subject of interest as the GSA finalized the lease agreement. A CBS News Detroit report adds that city officials have emphasized their commitment to transparency and factually communicating the extent of their jurisdiction over such private leasing matters.
The city of Southfield has no legal authority to reject or permit specific tenants as long as the usage complies with zoning regulations, a detail confirmed by city officials to both CBS and FOX 2 Detroit. The leased space is strictly for administrative purposes, the city made clear, and enforcement operations will not be conducted from the Oakland Towne Square location…