Immigrant Detention Costs in PA Counties Exceed $21M
Jails in Clinton, Erie, Franklin, and Pike counties operate as detention centers under Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the U.S. Marshals Service.
Pike County received $16M in 2024–2025, with Clinton earning $4.6M at daily rates of $82–$120.
Erie County Council limited cooperation, but Cambria's Scott Hunt says payments are crucial for revenue.
Pike County extended 30-day contract negotiation deadline.
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