Dale G. Haile Detention Center — Canyon County IGSA facility, Caldwell ID
Overview
The Dale G. Haile Detention Center in Caldwell, Idaho is a 523-bed county jail operated by the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office. It holds one of Idaho’s longest-standing IGSA (Intergovernmental Service Agreement) contracts with ICE, in place for more than 30 years. The facility provides bed space for federal immigration detainees on an as-needed basis.
Key Details
- Capacity: 523 beds (total jail capacity; ICE-dedicated beds not publicly specified)
- Per diem rate: $54 per detainee per night
- ICE contract: IGSA (HEL-9413), multiple modifications on file
- Operator: Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue
- Contract duration: 30+ years continuous
- Location: Caldwell, Canyon County (FIPS 16027)
Role in 2025-2026 Enforcement
Canyon County is the epicenter of Idaho’s immigration enforcement infrastructure. The October 2025 Wilder racetrack mass raid occurred within Canyon County, and the Dale Haile facility is the nearest IGSA jail for processing detainees. Canyon County Sheriff’s deputies were among the agencies participating in the raid.
Despite the deep IGSA relationship, Sheriff Donahue has opposed mandatory 287(g) legislation, citing concerns about unfunded mandates. The county maintains voluntary ICE cooperation without a formal 287(g) agreement.