New Lawsuit: 2025 Butler County Jail Assault
A second lawsuit has been filed on behalf of immigrants detained for ICE at the Butler County Jail. Here is everything you need to cover this case.
The New Lawsuit: Tenelanda v. County of Butler, Ohio et al
Timeline of the assault
Statement from Mr. Luis Tenelanda (With Photo) — English, Spanish
Legal team press conference — register to attend on 5/19 at 10am ET or receive recording
Civil Rights Abuses at the Butler County Jail
Timeline of civil rights abuses
Ohio Immigrant Alliance report “Ending Immigration Jail in Ohio: How and Why” — includes background on the campaign that ended the ICE contract at Butler in 2021
Ohio Immigrant Alliance report “Ohio Immigration and Customs Enforcement Activity Report (January 2025 - March 2026)” —includes data about detention at Butler since ICE contract restarted in 2025
Testimonials
Related Lawsuits
Bayong v. County of Butler of the State of Ohio (Case No. 1:20-cv-00989) — amended complaint (pending)
Benty v. Butler County, OH et al (Case No. 1:21-cv-00364) — complaint (pending)
Soliman v. Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security et al (Case No. 1:25-cv-00556) — emergency petition and background (withdrawn)
