Newly sworn-in Bucks County sheriff (D) says ICE program is toast

While the county’s 287g participation is ending, the lawsuit that greenlighted it is continuing.

Members of the ACLU of Pennsylvania and the Community Justice Project are appealing a Bucks County court ruling in Superior Court on behalf of several community groups. The lawsuit and its appeal argue that a county sheriff doesn't have unilateral authority under state law to enter into a contract with the federal government without the approval of the county commissioners.

Bucks County officials, who filed a counterclaim against Harran, are continuing to pursue an appeal in Commonwealth Court as well, a county spokesman confirmed.

ACLU attorney Stephen Loney said that the civil rights group is awaiting a briefing schedule with the Commonwealth Court.



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