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Ohio Law Enforcement's ICE Contracts Rise Amid Safety Concerns

4/2/2026

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Contracts between Ohio law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increased since President Trump's second term began, as reported by the ACLU of Ohio.
The number of counties with agreements to house immigration detainees rose from two to at least six by the end of 2025.
These "287(g)" contracts enable local police to enforce immigration laws, which critics claim undermines public safety by discouraging immigrants from reporting crimes.
Financial incentives, such as $125 per inmate per day from ICE, encourage some sheriffs to participate.
The ACLU warns that this trend may continue to negatively affect immigrant communities in Ohio.

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Story summary

Contracts between Ohio law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increased since President Trump's second term began, as reported by the ACLU of Ohio.
The number of counties with agreements to house immigration detainees rose from two to at least six by the end of 2025.
These "287(g)" contracts enable local police to enforce immigration laws, which critics claim undermines public safety by discouraging immigrants from reporting crimes.
Financial incentives, such as $125 per inmate per day from ICE, encourage some sheriffs to participate.
The ACLU warns that this trend may continue to negatively affect immigrant communities in Ohio.