ICE Detention Contract

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

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

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

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

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

Criticized the commissioners for maintaining the county's ICE detention contract and highlighted local media coverage and protests.

Asked the commissioners to consider the golden rule and end the ICE contract.

Highlighted recent high-profile immigration arrests and urged the board to end cooperation with ICE.

Spoke against institutional cruelty and immigration detention, quoting Abraham Lincoln.

Expressed support for the ICE contract before being asked to leave for declining to state their name.

Asked how many sheriff deputies are trained for ICE operations and spoke about recent immigration arrests.

Criticized rising ICE arrest numbers and urged the board to terminate the county's detention contract.

Argued that unjust laws must be challenged and urged commissioners to end the ICE contract.

Expressed strong support for local law enforcement and the ICE contract.

Shared a personal story about a local college student detained by ICE and urged the board to end the contract.

Criticized sheriff statements on immigration and contrasted treatment of different immigrant groups.

Urged commissioners to put aside personal views and cancel the ICE contract to serve the will of the people and common good.

Repeatedly called on the commissioners to end the ICE contract, citing human suffering, local tragedies, and community harm.

Noted previous discussions with the sheriff regarding ICE contracts under different presidential administrations.

Questioned what it would take to reverse the ICE contract, citing concerns over racial profiling, family separation, and lack of warrants.

Asked commissioners to choose compassion over cruelty and end the ICE contract.

Spoke about civil rights and criticized the county's ICE contract in light of recent political rhetoric and local impacts.

Highlighted economic contributions of immigrants in Butler County and questioned why policies are driving them away.

Expressed deep concern over Haitian residents being detained at the Butler County Jail under ICE holds and urged the commissioners to cancel the contract.

Criticized immigration detention practices, discussed data on jail rosters, and asked the board to reject harsh enforcement tactics.

Spoke about historical treatment of immigrants and minorities in the U.S. and urged the board to reconsider the ICE contract.

Argued against local complicity in federal immigration detention and asked the board to stand against harmful deportation practices.

Challenged the commissioners to have the courage to end the ICE contract rather than deflecting responsibility.

Raised concerns about new electronic control devices ('Glove') proposed for ICE agents and urged the board to ban their use.

Provided an update on student move-ins at Miami University and expressed appreciation for county educational partnerships.

Announced that the advocacy group will take a break from public comments next week during the county fair but will return in August.

Criticized the county's partnership with ICE, citing civil rights concerns and recent federal immigration enforcement actions.

Marked the one-year anniversary of community protests against the ICE contract, distributing symbolic apples and calling on commissioners to end the agreement.

Urged the commissioners to terminate the county's ICE detention contract, citing recent court decisions and civil rights concerns.

Strongly criticized the county's ICE contract, arguing that it is part of an unjust and discriminatory immigration system.

Expressed concern over mounting lawsuits and financial risks associated with the county's ICE detention contract, urging the board to terminate the agreement.

Asked if basic jail conditions and food quality, such as providing fresh fruit, could be improved for inmates.

Argued that ICE detentions disproportionately target non-violent individuals and reflect underlying discrimination.

Criticized political campaign mailers and urged the commissioners to drop the ICE contract due to liability and negative publicity.

Expressed embarrassment over negative political campaign mailers and encouraged more collaborative, civil public discourse.

Highlighted the economic contributions of immigrant construction workers in Butler County and urged the termination of the ICE contract.

Expressed disappointment over primary campaign negativity and asked commissioners to address grievances regarding jail conditions and immigrant detainees.

Expressed opposition to the ICE contract and shared concerns regarding federal enforcement actions.

Shared national media and columnist perspectives regarding mass deportation and urged the county to drop its ICE agreement.

Expressed concern that the presence of ICE in Butler County is causing distress to U.S. citizen students and asked commissioners to reconsider the county's contract.

Discussed Ohio House Bill 200, which makes being undocumented a felony and imposes funding penalties on non-compliant local jurisdictions.

Urged commissioners to use their elected platform to advocate for immigration reform rather than profiting from the ICE detention contract.

Criticized the ICE contract using an analogy about dealing with an unreliable vendor, arguing it is an irresponsible use of taxpayer funds.

Highlighted economic contributions of undocumented immigrants and urged the county to end its ICE contract and focus on violent crime.

Marking week 34 of protests, urged commissioners to end the contract, calling profit from detaining people morally objectionable.

Voiced strong opposition to Ohio house bills allowing immigration enforcement in hospitals and mandating local police cooperation with ICE, warning it destroys community trust.

Urged the commissioners to end the county jail's contract with ICE, citing constitutional concerns, moral hazards, and lack of criminal records among many detainees.

Shared the story of a Venezuelan asylum seeker detained in the Butler County jail following a minor traffic stop despite having temporary protective status.

Discussed how partisan media bubbles shape public perception of immigrants and immigration enforcement differently, urging adherence to democratic and constitutional values.

Asked for a written explanation regarding the commissioners' authority over the sheriff's budget and taxpayer liability concerning lawsuits against ICE.

Argued that ICE detentions divert sheriff deputies from focusing on local criminals and asked commissioners to terminate the ICE contract.

Criticized the county's defense that outside issues do not matter, noting the county recently pulled a paving contract over outside legal issues.

Urged the commissioners to terminate the county's contract with ICE, arguing that local cooperation supports unjust federal deportation policies.

Argued that local advocacy and ending the ICE contract can spur necessary federal immigration reform.

Expressed concern that deputizing local officers for immigration enforcement erodes community trust and public safety.

Drew comparisons to historical boycotts against apartheid, urging the county to use economic and contractual pressure to reform ICE.

Questioned why the county imports criminals and criticized proposed highway namings.

Finished her husband's comments, emphasizing that federal agencies have lied in court cases and the county must question its contracts.

Warned that housing ICE detainees places Butler County on the wrong side of history.

Urged the commissioners to terminate the county's contract with ICE, arguing that immigration policies and jail conditions lack due process.

Expressed concern about immigrants being detained in the county jail under the ICE agreement and questioned whether federal agencies are purchasing local warehouses for detention.

Asked commissioners to use their power to cancel the ICE contract and invited them to an upcoming lecture on mass incarceration.

Called for compassion and accountability from the board regarding immigrant detention and county reputation.

A military veteran spoke against the ICE contract, expressing shame over local participation in federal detention.

Expressed disappointment with commissioners for not engaging with public speakers and for profiting from immigrant detention.

Voiced deep concern over the police state and urged termination of the ICE contract.

Expressed hope that commissioners will listen to public pleas for compassion and safety over hate.

Implored the board to end the county's contract with ICE, calling the operation cruel and unaccountable.

Criticized local participation in federal immigration enforcement and questioned the accountability of federal tactical units.

Read biblical passages emphasizing compassion for strangers and urged commissioners to reconsider their motivation and support for ICE.

Argued against profiting from immigrant detention and compared current policies to historical regimes.

Expressed opposition to the ICE contract in the Butler County jail, stating it makes the community unsafe and complicit in federal enforcement practices.

Urged commissioners to end the ICE contract, criticizing federal immigration enforcement tactics and executive actions.

Asked commissioners which side of history they are on regarding the ICE contract and local immigration enforcement.

Called for the termination of the ICE contract following recent violent incidents involving federal immigration agents.

Urged commissioners to show moral courage and end the ICE contract, drawing parallels to historical internment practices.

Stated that ICE is a clear and present danger and urged immediate action from the board.

Shared a story of a long-term county resident detained by ICE and called for an end to the contract.

Urged commissioners to tear up the ICE contract in rejection of federal violence and depravity.

Expressed support for law enforcement, the sheriff, and the continued housing of detainees in the Butler County jail.

Advocated for humane treatment of detainees, mental health support, and accountability for jail operations.

Corrected public record regarding the Ohio Attorney General's opinion stating that only county commissioners hold contracting authority for ICE.

Expressed dismay over the ICE contract and urged the board to hold federal agencies accountable.

Questioned elected officials on what it will take for them to stand up against the sheriff and terminate the contract.

Stated that participants in the ICE contract are complicit in true evil.

Drew historical parallels between modern immigration enforcement and historical atrocities, urging bureaucratic action.

Compared minor government officials complying with unjust systems to historical precedents and urged commissioners to do right.

A veteran expressed displeasure and disappointment with federal enforcement training and local cooperation.

Asked commissioners to terminate the ICE contract to restore community trust and local values.

Kathy questioned the commissioners' historical legacy, urging them to choose justice and financial prudence over continuing the ICE contract.

Ann noted it is their twenty-fourth visit asking commissioners to end the ICE contract, arguing it creates liability and distracts from local public safety.

Ellen cited federal and university studies showing that immigrants commit fewer violent and property crimes than native-born citizens.

Linda shared the personal story of Hugo, an immigrant business owner detained for seven months and eventually deported, tearing apart his family.

Sharon asked the commissioners to take public accountability for the ICE contract rather than claiming they are powerless to end it.

Martha shared personal accounts of naturalized and undocumented friends who contribute positively to society, quoting Albert Einstein on complicity.