Berks County Prison Board has revised its policy for inmates with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers, extending the holding period from 24 to 72 hours. This change aims to give immigration officers more time to take custody of detainees after their local charges are resolved. Over the past month, ICE has picked up ten inmates from the Berks County jail under the previous 24-hour policy.
The decision to extend the holding period aligns with a directive from the Trump administration, which the Berks County Prison Board is adhering to in order to avoid losing federal funding. The revised policy reflects ongoing efforts to comply with federal immigration enforcement while managing local detention practices.
As the county adapts to these changes, the impact on detainee processing and the relationship between local and federal authorities remains to be seen.
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