At the Butler County Commissioners’ meeting on June 3, 2026, Chief Anthony Dwyer delivered a defensive rant about criticisms that taxpayers, lawyers, immigrants, their loved ones, and allies have been making about the Butler County Jail’s treatment of so-called “civil immigration detainees.” Dwyer even addressed three lawsuits pending against the jail, a strange move since his office usually employs the “no comment on litigation” shield.

Following is the truth, with evidence, as well as additional data about the criminal history of people detained for ICE at the Butler County Jail, and a quote from Ohio Immigrant Alliance’s Executive Director, Lynn Tramonte.