ICE arrests at county jails
Summary
Worried about ICE nabbing people right after they get out of jail? It turns out it's happening way more than the Sheriff's Office is admitting, and this could mean state laws protecting immigrants aren't being followed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
Taxpayer money might be wasted if these ICE arrests violate state law, potentially leading to legal battles.
ICE and the federal government benefit from these arrests, while immigrants are directly impacted.
Immigrants who are arrested after release, and potentially the county if state laws are found to be violated.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Santa Barbara County Students Stage Walkouts, Congressmember Calls for Investigation Amid ICE Surge
Community members and elected officials are speaking up in response to the recent surge of ICE activity on the Central Coast, following a wave of public incidents that included the detention of special needs st...
California ICE detention centers getting worse, inspections find: ‘Cruel, inhumane and unacceptable’
California ICE detention centers getting worse, inspections find: ‘Cruel, inhumane and unacceptable’ Santa Barbara News-Press
Investigation: ICE arrests at county jails far more frequent than official reports show - Santa Barbara News-Press
State sanctuary law puts strict limits on which jail inmates can be transferred to immigration agents. Data and interviews reveal actual arrests are more common than previously known.
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