NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (June 13, 2025) — The Lincoln County Detention Center is temporarily housing 63 immigrants who were transported by federal Immigration Enforcement on Thursday evening, according to a statement from Sheriff Jerome Kramer.
The individuals will remain in custody while undergoing legal proceedings to determine their eligibility for work authorization in the United States.
“I agreed to accept these individuals because we have access to the resources necessary to ensure the process is handled quickly, fairly, and accurately,” Kramer said. “This is about helping people get their status corrected — not punishment.”
Sheriff Kramer said a dedicated team is already in place to support the effort, including interpreters from Hope Esperanza and several legal aid professionals. He noted that the team is being provided at no cost to Lincoln County taxpayers.
“It’s my hope that, where appropriate, we can help detainees complete the process to correct their work status, and reunite them with families or employers,” Kramer said.
He emphasized that none of the immigrants being housed are violent offenders, and that the safety of the community and current inmates at the facility remains secure.