In Summary:
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has formally requested that the U.S. Marshals Service renegotiate its agreement with Orange County to reflect the true cost of housing ICE detainees. The county currently receives $88 per inmate per day, but Demings says the actual cost is closer to $180, creating a growing budget deficit. Since August 2025, the shortfall has exceeded $333,000, prompting the mayor to demand immediate reimbursement and a timeline for resolution.
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