HAMILTON, Ohio — Dozens of Butler County residents packed the Board of County Commissioners' weekly meeting on Tuesday morning, advocating for the sheriff's office to end its contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The group was organized by the Butler County Immigrant Justice (BCIJ). The activists said they have been attending the last 16 weekly meetings, pleading with their elected officials to end the agreement.

The contract allows the Butler County Jail to detain and hold ICE arrests.

As the public comment portion of the meeting began, resident after resident took their turn at the podium.

WCPO 9 News Protestors at the Butler County Board of County Commissioners meeting

"Right now, Butler County is not living in peace," one man said.

“Your ICE facility ha

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