We also strongly oppose any efforts to transfer ownership of the facility to an entity that will utilize it for immigration detention.
Mark DeSaulnier will oppose transferring FCI Dublin to any entity that would use it for immigration detention.
Occurrences
voicing strong opposition to the reopening of FCI Dublin to detain noncitizens
Evidence
On June 2, 2026, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier's office said he, along with Rep. Zoe Lofgren and Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, led a public comment letter to the Federal Bureau of Prisons highlighting environmental and safety concerns at FCI Dublin and voicing strong opposition to reopening the facility to detain noncitizens.
Assessments
The promise was to oppose any transfer of FCI Dublin for immigration detention, not necessarily to block it single-handedly. In June 2026, while serving in office, DeSaulnier publicly led and signed an official comment letter opposing reopening the facility to detain noncitizens. That is a direct exercise of opposition in his federal role and matches the promised action.