Following calls from some residents to reconsider cooperation with ICE in Kenton County, residents who oppose that move came to the Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting this week to speak. The meeting was attended by fewer people than previous meetings, but it provided an opportunity for county residents who support ICE to speak their minds. “You […]
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One woman’s journey through immigration detention in NKY: ‘I want it to stop’
What you need to know CORRECTION: A previous version of this story stated the Kenton County Sheriff had a task force agreement with the federal government. This was not accurate. Instead, the detention center has a jail enforcement agreement and a warrant service agreement, which are distinct kinds of agreements. The relevant lines have been […]
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Kenton County, Covington residents continue to urge against ICE cooperation
Residents have been attending the Kenton County Fiscal Court meetings since December to call for an end to ICE cooperation. A candidate for the new Covington City Council is also calling for explicit policies establishing legal guardrails against ICE agents in the city. This is not the first time that Northern Kentucky residents have shown […]
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Campbell County residents ask officials to reconsider ICE contract
Campbell County residents filled the Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting on Jan. 21 to speak out about the county’s contract to house ICE detainees. There were eight speakers at Wednesday’s fiscal court meeting, with more folks filling the seats in the fiscal court room who asked questions and voiced concerns regarding the Campbell County Detention […]
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NKY Republicans co-sponsor bill requiring ICE task force agreements for law enforcement
What you need to know Three Republican Northern Kentucky legislators have co-sponsored a bill that would require local and state law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the “Task Force Model Program.” Reps. T.J. Roberts (R-66), Kim Banta (R-63), and Marianne Proctor (R-60) were among 19 […]
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Residents call for an end to ICE cooperation in Kenton County
What you need to know Several NKY residents came out to Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday night to call for an end of the Kenton County Detention Center’s agreement to house ICE detainees. “I love seeing families be able to walk to the park, be able to walk to church, just be able to […]
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Recent federal activity leads to anxiety around NKY
Recent activity from federal agents, some of which has been documented on social media, has lead to increased anxiety around the region. One video that has been shared frequently shows men in body armor near Holmes High School in Covington gathered around black SUVs, seemingly making arrests. Text on the body armor reads “FBI” and […]
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How hiring legal immigrants works in NKY
The process for hiring immigrants who have legally obtained permission to work in the United States is complicated and sometimes confusing for businesses to navigate. “North Kentucky is the economic engine of our state,” said Northern Kentucky Area Development District Associate Director of Workforce Development Correy Eimer. “We have a lot of great jobs available, […]
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ICE agreements, DEI on the minds of Covington residents
Covington residents called upon the city commission to protect immigrant residents and programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion, often shortened to DEI, at the commission’s legislative meeting on Tuesday. The comments reflect fears that have been expressed in the region in the wake of promises of mass deportations from the new presidential administration, as […]
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Community Groups in Northern Kentucky Respond to Recent ICE Raids
About 130 people attended a meeting sponsored by Supporting Latino Families in Northern Kentucky. An informational meeting was held Thursday, December 14, at the Holy Spirit Church in Newport for those wishing to help individuals and families impacted by last week’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid in Northern Kentucky. Last week, at least 22 […]