Vancouver-based Jim Pattison group says it didn’t know warehouse would become ICE facility
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is in the process of buying a building owned by Jim Pattison Developments to use as an ICE processing facility.
The Jim Pattison Group is responding after the province of B.C. warned businesses about doing deals with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is in the process of buying a building owned by Jim Pattison Developments to use as an ICE processing facility.
Records show that Pattison bought the building in Ashland, Va., for roughly $10.4 million in 2022.
In a statement on Wednesday, Jim Pattison Developments said it completed construction of the building in early 2024, but when operating needs changed, the property was publicly listed for lease or sale and an offer was accepted to sell the building to a U.S. government contractor.
“Some time later, we became aware of the ultimate owner and intended use of the building,” the organization stated.
“This transaction is still subject to certain approvals and closing conditions. We remain committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations as we work to divest this asset.”
The development group said that, as a matter of policy, it does not comment on private transactions, but it understands that the conversation around immigration policy and enforcement is heated and has recently become more so.
“We respect that this issue is deeply important to many people.”
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is in the process of buying a building owned by Jim Pattison Developments to use as an ICE processing facility.
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