ORLANDO, Fla. — The number of immigration detainees at the Orange County Jail has reached its highest level since last summer, with a daily average of 75 new arrivals.
Local leaders are urging the federal government to increase its reimbursement for housing these detainees.
Currently, the Orange County Jail is housing a significant number of immigration detainees, costing taxpayers approximately $180 per day per detainee.
Officials express concern about the financial strain this influx is placing on local resources.
The average influx of 75 detainees each day has resulted in a substantial rise in the overall population of the jail.
Local law enforcement officials report that this increase is straining both resources and budgets.
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