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County ICE Detention Contract (287(g))

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.

Public comments (5)

OpposedEllen PriceOct 20, 2026

Expressed opposition to the 287(g) contract, citing statistics on immigrant crime rates and quoting President Ronald Reagan on immigration.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026 · 27:41 →
OpposedGiselle KohlerOct 20, 2026

Urged the board to terminate the 287(g) contract, arguing that voluntary cooperation with ICE does not enhance local safety and separates families.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026 · 31:08 →
OpposedLinda Snow GriffinOct 20, 2026

Cited economic studies arguing that mass deportations and ICE enforcement do not improve employment prospects for U.S.-born workers.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026 · 34:02 →
OpposedLois MeadeOct 20, 2026

Shared a personal story of a family affected by ICE detention at the Butler County jail and urged commissioners to end the contract.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026 · 37:09 →
OpposedPat MeadOct 20, 2026

Addressed the detention of family members of active-duty military personnel and asked the board to terminate the ICE contract.

Butler County Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026 · 38:45 →