Overview

The Mountrail County Jail in Stanley, ND operates under an IGSA with ICE. Located in the heart of Bakken oil country, the facility holds both county inmates and immigration detainees. Mountrail County is one of the top oil-producing counties in North Dakota.

Key Details

• Location: 101 North Main St, Stanley, ND 58784 (FIPS 38061)
• Operator: Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office
• Contract: IGSA (Intergovernmental Service Agreement) with ICE
• Context: Located in Bakken oil formation region where immigrant workforce is significant

Oil Field Connection

Mountrail County is among the top oil-producing counties in North Dakota. The Bakken oil boom brought significant immigrant labor to the region. The North Dakota Petroleum Council’s Bakken GROW program (2023) recruited Ukrainian workers through humanitarian visas, but the program ended after placing only ~60 workers. The broader enforcement climate creates tension between economic need for workers and immigration enforcement.

Sources

• ICE Locator: North Dakota facilities
• Mountrail County Correctional Center