ACLU says Ohio ICE detentions are illegal

By: Marty Schladen
Posted 1:04 PM, Sep 01, 2025

In light of an opinion issued Tuesday by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, the American Civil Liberties Union said that eight Ohio counties don’t have legal contracts with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement. That being the case, the ACLU of Ohio said, those detainees must be released.

However, one Ohio sheriff’s office said its contract with the feds meets the legal standards Yost laid out. Another said he’ll fix any problems, but he’s not releasing anybody.

For its part, Yost’s office declined to answer questions ...

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