NewsOrlando WeeklyMay 29, 2026Orange County
Orange County to Reduce Time Held for Federal Immigration Detainees
Orange County commissioners are scheduled to vote on changing their contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). If approved, the county jail will reduce the maximum time it holds individuals for federal immigration authorities from 72 hours to 48 hours.
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This change directly impacts how long immigrants are held in local custody before being transferred to federal immigration officials.
Key Facts
- The vote is scheduled to take place next week.
- The proposed change reduces the detention hold time from 72 hours to 48 hours.
- The decision follows public pressure from local activists.