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ICE asks Carbon County jail to house short-term male detainees and low-level female detainees
Summary
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) discussed a proposal to use space at the Carbon County Jail for short-term male holds (under 72 hours) and low-classification female detainees, raising questions about contract terms, liability and community impacts.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials told the inspectors of the Carbon County Jail they are exploring a contract to place short-term male detainees and low-classification female detainees at the county facility.
ICE Assistant Field Operations Director Joshua Reid said the agency is seeking “female bed space and under 72 hours for males” because existing detention locations are distant from operations in the Allentown area. He described the operation model as using the county facility for brief holds for males — “under 72 hours” — before transporting them to a longer-term ICE facility, and keeping low-classification females for immigration proceedings that can span days to months.
The discussion matters because it would create a formal contract between Carbon County and ICE, with implications for jail staffing, medical and transportation costs and legal liability. County Solicitor Bob raised liability concerns…
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