A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office on January 29, 2025. The request, made by us at South Central Reporter, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought records related to immigration detainers issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.
Specifically, we requested documents and/or records showing persons committed to county jails in Clinton County who have had an Immigration Detainer lodged against them since January 29, 2024.
As a media organization, our mission is to gather and report news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in disseminating information.
We await a response from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office regarding this request. We will continue our efforts in reporting on these matters and ensuring transparency within our local government institutions.
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