The resolution, introduced by Rep. Markkanen, urges the federal government to acquire the closed Ojibway Correctional Facility in Marenisco, Michigan, and convert it into a detention and deportation center for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The facility was shut down in December 2018, resulting in significant job losses for local workers. Since then, efforts to sell the property have been ongoing, and the resolution highlights the increasing need for additional detention space in Michigan, particularly in light of a 154 percent rise in ICE arrests in the state since the beginning of President Trump's second term.

The resolution draws parallels to Florida's recent initiative to repurpose an underutilized airport into a migrant detention facility, emphasizing the federal government's commitment to addressing illegal immigration. By transforming the Ojibway Correctional Facility into a dedicated ICE center, the resolution aims to support the administration's immigration policies and enhance the capacity to detain individuals. The resolution calls for copies to be sent to key federal officials, including the President and members of Congress, to advocate for this initiative.