Trump Exploits Jail Contracts to Skirt Sanctuary Policies, Supercharge Deportations, New Report Shows

Trump Exploits Jail Contracts to Skirt Sanctuary Policies, Supercharge Deportations, New Report Shows

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative reveals how President Donald Trump’s administration is driving mass deportation by secretly using local jails—even in places with sanctuary policies—to detain immigrants.

Update Report: The Jail-to-Deportation Pipeline in Wisconsin

Following up on our 2022 investigation, the 2025 edition of The Jail-to-Deportation Pipeline in Wisconsin shows that the relationship between local law enforcement and ICE is growing, as more county sheriffs have agreed to participate in federal immigration enforcement since the start of the Trump administration. Key takeaways: As of July 2025, thirteen Wisconsin law enforcement agencies have formalized partnerships with ICE through active 287(…