Facility
county-jail
Operational
Pembina County Jail — Small border jail, immigration and county detention
Pembina, ND
FIPS 38067
18 beds
Bed capacity
Operator: Pembina County Sheriff's Office
Overview
The Pembina County Jail in Cavalier is a small, 18-bed medium-security facility that serves dual functions as both a county jail and immigration detention facility. Located on the Canadian border, it has operated since 1994. Despite its tiny size, its IGSA with ICE and 287(g) agreement give it outsized significance in the border enforcement apparatus.
Key Details
- Location: Cavalier, ND (FIPS 38067)
- Capacity: 18 beds
- Opened: 1994
- Security level: Medium
- Function: Immigration & County Detention Facility
- Border proximity: Directly on the North Dakota-Manitoba border
Strategic Context
Pembina County sits on the Canadian border and is part of the Grand Forks Sector Border Patrol coverage area. The county has both an IGSA for detention and a 287(g) agreement, making it a dual-role enforcement node despite its small population.