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CCNO ICE Detention Protest - Oct 28. 2026
On Wednesday, Oct, 28 2026, faith leaders, human rights advocates, concerned residents, and community organizations will gather outside the Defiance County Public Safety Building in Brunnersburg to peacefully call on the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio (CCNO) Board to terminate its ICE contract
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.