The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations division signed a lease for two office suites at 1585 S. Plaza Way in Flagstaff, Arizona, city and police officials confirmed April 7. The lease signals a federal push to expand immigration enforcement in northern Arizona, though officials said details about the scope and duration of ICE’s operations at the site remain unclear.
The leased office suites are located at 1585 S. Plaza Way in Flagstaff, an industrial office complex on the city’s west side, according to a joint press release issued April 7, 2026, by the City of Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Police Department. The lease covers suites 150 and 106, city officials confirmed. ERO is the branch responsible for identifying, arresting, and removing undocumented immigrants, according to the city’s statement.
The Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) division of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) signed the lease, as confirmed directly by ICE sources and city officials.
Details regarding the lease’s duration or the scope of ICE’s operations at the Flagstaff location remain unclear. City officials said they have not received any requests from ICE to use city property or resources in connection with their activities at the site. “Flagstaff is a community built on strong relationships, and we expect cooperation, transparency, and open communication from our federal government,” the joint press release stated. City and police authorities have reached out to federal agencies to obtain further information about ICE’s plans and to provide accurate updates to the public.
The city’s confirmation follows a broader Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiative earlier in April 2026 that included a call for office space vendors in eight Arizona cities. The Flagstaff lease aligns with this federal effort to expand immigration enforcement infrastructure across northern Arizona, according to local officials and federal sources. However, ICE has not issued any public statements detailing its intentions or planned activities at the Flagstaff site, and no information about staffing levels, budget allocations, or enforcement statistics tied to the location has been disclosed.
The Flagstaff Police Department and city officials have encouraged residents to direct questions about ICE’s presence and operations to the agency’s Arizona field office via the email address [email protected]. Local authorities emphasized their commitment to transparency and cooperation as they continue to seek details from federal partners. On April 9, 2026, the City of Flagstaff issued a second update reiterating the lease confirmation and ongoing efforts to understand the full scope of ICE’s activities in the area.
Public reaction in Flagstaff has included concerns about potential impacts on the community, including worries about enforcement tactics and effects on tourism, according to local reports. City officials have acknowledged these concerns and reiterated their efforts to obtain clear information from ICE. As of April 7, no requests for additional local resources or law enforcement support related to ICE operations have been reported.
The lease at 1585 S. Plaza Way represents the latest development in federal immigration enforcement efforts in Arizona, reflecting a strategic expansion of ICE’s physical presence in the region. The city and police department continue to monitor the situation and engage with federal agencies to ensure the community remains informed as more information becomes available.
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