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Louisville Police And Hypocritical Actions On Immigration Enforcement

Records and interviews show that Louisville police help federal immigration agents with enforcement when asked, a practice that runs counter to statements from city leaders and in contrast to the “compassionate city” image they project.

Louisville Metro Police dispatchers took ICE’s call for assistance, on average, nearly once a week from January to June, call records show. ICE agents asked LMPD to serve local warrants, make traffic stops and knock on the doors of non-violent offenders wanted for immigration offenses.

Louisville Defends Immigration Ordinance to Feds After Funding Threat

By Kate Howard | December 8, 2017

Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell noted that segments of Louisville’s ordinance quoted by the U.S. Department of Justice were selective and lacked context.

Criminal Justice

Feds To Louisville: Prove You’re Not A ‘Sanctuary City’

By Kate Howard | November 16, 2017

The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing back on cities it views as soft on immigration enforcement, challenging Louisville this week to prove its new local law doesn’t amount to “sanctuary” policies.

Criminal Justice

Louisville Council OKs New Rule Clarifying Immigration Enforcement Guidelines

By Jacob Ryan | October 26, 2017

People in Louisville will no longer be questioned about their immigration status by city employees, including police. And police will only assist federal agencies in enforcing immigration laws with a warrant signed by a judge or when there is a risk for danger or violence, according to an ordinance approved Thursday by the Louisville Metro Council.

Criminal Justice

Louisville Metro Council To Vote On Immigration Enforcement Ordinance

By Kate Howard | October 18, 2017

An ordinance barring Louisville police officers and employees from enforcing federal immigration laws cleared a first hurdle Wednesday and will soon be up for a vote by the Metro Council.

Criminal Justice

Louisville Leaders To Weigh New Guidelines On Local Immigration Enforcement

By Kate Howard | September 28, 2017

Louisville Metro police officers and city employees would be barred from enforcing federal civil immigration laws under a proposed city ordinance set to be introduced Thursday night.

Criminal Justice

Louisville Police Enact New Guidelines On Assisting Federal Immigration Agents

By Kate Howard | September 22, 2017

KyCIR’s reporting on LMPD’s cooperation with federal immigration agents prompts new police guidelines.

Criminal Justice

Renewed Push For Sanctuary City Policies In Wake Of Louisville Police, Immigration Revelations

By Kate Howard | September 15, 2017

Immigrant rights activists in Louisville are ramping up their push for “sanctuary city” policies in the wake of a report that Louisville Metro Police officers have repeatedly assisted federal immigration agents on service calls.

Louisville Mayor Pledges Examination Of Police, Immigration Agency Relationship

By Kate Howard | September 7, 2017

The announcement follows the publication of a KyCIR investigation into the Louisville Metro Police Department’s relationship with federal immigration agents.

Louisville Police Don’t Enforce Immigration – But Help The Feds Do It

By Kate Howard | September 7, 2017

Entering the country illegally is a civil offense that LMPD officers don’t enforce. But a KyCIR investigation found that LMPD helps ICE with its enforcement when asked, a practice that runs counter to statements from city leaders and in contrast to the “compassionate city” image they project.

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