Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson is proposing a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house immigration detainees in Douglas County Corrections, a move that could generate millions in revenue.

According to Hanson's letter sent to Douglas County Board Chairman Roger Garcia and Vice Chairman Mike Friend, the agreement would bring in $5.5 to $6.5 million annually per 100 beds. The sheriff emphasized this would not incentivize immigration arrests, as those fall outside the county's jurisdiction.

"The county cannot make immigration arrests," Hanson said.

Instead, county corrections would house people detained by ICE. Hanson said such agreements are common and would aim to provide more humane conditions for those in custody.

The sheriff is proposing the ICE detention c

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