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Immigration enforcement and ICE arrests

Kentucky ICE arrests have approached 5,000 amid a spike involving local law enforcement, per Kentucky Center for Economic Policy analysis. Election commentary has also referenced opposition to open borders as a common concern among Kentuckians, alongside calls to honor immigrant neighbors.

What stance should Kentucky take on local cooperation with ICE and immigration enforcement?

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Sources

Kentucky Center for Economic Policy — https://kypolicy.org
This Fourth of July, Patriotism Includes Honoring Our Immigrant Neighbors
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy — https://kypolicy.org
Kentucky ICE Arrests Approach 5,000 Amid Spike From Local Law Enforcement
Kentucky Tonight speakers — https://www.pbs.org/video/previewing-the-2026-primary-election-ktnmoc
They don't want open borders. They want Good jobs.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Limit local-ICE cooperation and protect immigrant communities from enforcement
  2. Reduce local involvement in federal immigration arrests
  3. Allow case-by-case local cooperation under clear guidelines
  4. Increase local law enforcement partnership with ICE
  5. Mandate full local cooperation and prioritize strict immigration enforcement