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Pa. county jails earn millions detaining immigrants for ICE

Longstanding contracts with ICE have paid Pennsylvania counties millions and are drawing renewed scrutiny amid a federal deportation push.

Published Apr 6, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

County jails across Pennsylvania have long-standing agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that have generated millions of dollars by holding immigrants. Those partnerships — some established years ago — are receiving renewed attention as the president carries out a mass deportation campaign.