Immigration Rights

Kentucky Jails Working with ICE

The LWV KY State League issued a report September 8 called Kentucky Jails working with ICE:  A Call for Accountability.  Twelve Kentucky jails are being paid to house people in ICE custody, and most of those people have no criminal convictions.

Jenn Jackson, MD, State President says, "We ask all jails that are working with ICE to provide fully transparent inmate lists and provide evidence that the human rights and dignity of those in custody are being respected. The Kentucky Lantern featured this report as well. 

https://kentuckylantern.com/2026/09/10/reports-say-ice-detention-is-growing-in-ky-but-records-details-remain-unclear-advocates-say/