Ceisler says that his office is not setting a new standard in its cooperation with ICE.
Public safety or politics?
A neutral observer might say that pure politics drove Ceisler’s recent ICE decision more than any concern for public safety.
Bill requiring local support for ICE introduced in Senate
Last week, Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ceisler ended his agency’s partnership with ICE.
Nonprofit closes CBSD investigation – Bucks Round-Up – January 15, 2026
A November visit by DRP led to no discovery of any “new reports of abuse and neglect.”
Bucks County withdraws from ICE partnership
Ceisler said sixteen deputies in Bucks received expanded immigration authority under former Sheriff Harran, though no immigrants had been detained.
New Bucks sheriff weighs in on fatal Minneapolis incident, will end 287g program – Bucks Round-Up – January 8, 2025
The move fulfills a top campaign promise after Ceisler defeated Republican former Sheriff Fred Harran in November’s election.
Eight of DHS’s ‘Worst of the Worst’ illegals arrested in Bucks County
Seven of the eight “worst” were arrested in Doylestown. But the Borough Council last month adopted a resolution to stifle its employees’ cooperation with ICE.
From the Editors: Local communities should partner with ICE
Activists concerned about civil liberties should find actual threats to confront.
Bucks County Sheriff confirms pursuit of 287(g) program has ended – Bucks Round-Up – November 24, 2025
Outgoing Sheriff Fred Harran confirmed this week that the program was never fully implemented, despite his earlier court victory allowing it to proceed.
Bucks Sheriff-elect Ceisler says anti-Trump energy and early mail-in advantage fueled his win in race
The victor said the race ultimately centered on immigration enforcement and Harran’s controversial decision to join ICE’s 287(g) partnership.
