Coast jail plays key role in Trump immigration enforcement
Apr 6, 2026·Location: Bay St. Louis, MS
Hancock County jail in Mississippi has become a major detention facility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Trump's administration. The jail holds immigrants arrested by federal agents, with daily populations increasing from 2-5 detainees before Trump took office to 5-25 per day currently. The county has earned over $230,000 since October 2025 under its contract with ICE and DHS.
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