Kentucky’s Surge in Local Immigration Arrests | Lexington News

Kentucky’s immigration enforcement has surged under the Trump administration, with nearly 5,000 ICE arrests since the start — many now driven by the controversial 287(g) program. Once paused over civil rights concerns, this model is roaring back: 55 local agencies now participate, up from just 30 in February, fueled by new federal incentives. In just five days of August alone, 73 ICE arrests occurred in Kentucky, 12 via 287(g). Local police are now empowered to make immigration arrests during routine patrols — a dramatic shift that’s expanding rapidly across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/718eb8dd797148c4