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Ending Immigration Jail in Ohio Report
Ohio Immigrant Alliance just released, “Ending Immigration Jail in Ohio: How and Why,” a report that breaks down the concept of immigration jail into simple terms; provides examples of successful community organizing to end ICE jail contracts in Ohio; and offers recommendations for a more logical and humane policy.
SIJLO in the NEWS - Defiance Crescent News 4/23
The Crescent News covered the CCNO BOard meeting on Thursday April 22, 2026
Next SIJLO Supporters\Members Meeting
We meet next on Sunday, April 12, 2026 - 5:30pm at St. John UCC Church - 950 Webster Ave., Defiance, OH
Regional prison earned over $2M on contract to hold ICE detainees
The Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio ended the year with a $3.2 million surplus, about $2.1 million of which came from a contract with federal immigration enforcement.
NW Ohio regional jail earns $2.1 million as ICE facility in first year, contentious debate continues
One year after voting to house ICE detainees, northwest Ohio’s regional jail reports record profit — but debate over the contract remains heated.
Deportation order canceled for woman held at CCNO by ICE, county commissioner says
Pete Gerken says a judge canceled the deportation order for Elvira Benitez Suarez, who has been held at CCNO by ICE since July.