ICE looking to open new detention facility in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia could be one of four cities to get an ICE detention center. Philadelphia could be one of four cities to get an ICE detention center. Philadelphia could be one of four cities to get an ICE detention center. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia could be one of four cities to get an ICE detention center. ICE wants turn-key existing facilities that would be ready to begin housing detainees within 30 days after a contract is awarded.