Ohio prisons making millions housing immigration detainees for ICE
Apr 8, 2026·Location: Butler County, OH

Ohio prisons, including Butler County, are housing immigration detainees for ICE and receiving millions in federal payments. Six correctional facilities across Ohio currently hold immigration detainees, generating over $13 million in federal payments last year, with Butler County receiving more than $6 million. ICE pays facilities daily rates per detainee ranging from $68 to $125 per person, with Butler County now receiving $105 per detainee under an updated agreement.
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