LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville is on the Trump administration's list of 500 sanctuary jurisdictions, which means the city could lose a lot of federal money for infrastructure projects.

"There is over $100 million of federal funding that's been committed for infrastructure projects here in our city," Greenberg said. "Projects like the reimagining of 9th Street. We learned that the federal government has terminated some previously announced awards for PPL Corporation, which is the parent company of LG&E. That was actually a proposed project here in Louisville."

The Department of Homeland Security published the list online, after an executive order from President Donald Trump. 

Mayor Craig Greenberg said Louisville could lose millions dollars in federal funding, but is unsure why Louisville is on the list.

"In 2018 the United States Department of Justice, under then-President Trump, in his first time, sent the city a letter that we were not a sanctuary jurisdiction, and no policies have changed since that time," Greenberg said during a news briefing on Friday. "No practices have changed since that time with respect to immigration matters."

The list was compiled based on a number of factors, including whether the cities or counties already identified as sanctuary communities, how they complied with federal officials enforcing immigration laws, and whether they had restrictions on sharing information with ICE.

Greenberg said Louisville has not yet received a letter or explanation from the Department of Homeland Security. He said when the explanation is received, officials will decide what changes need to be made. 

Mayor Greenberg has a message for anyone who commits a violent crime in Louisville.

"Regardless of their immigration status, there will be consequences, and you will be held accountable," Greenberg said. "The Louisville Metro Police Department has a shortage of officers, and their focus must remain on preventing and responding to violent crime. The responsibility of enforcing federal immigration laws lies with federal agencies."

He said, as long as he's allowed to, he will release the letter when it arrives. That's when the city will get a clearer understanding of what got Louisville on the list and the consequences.

"I am very curious and anxious for everyone in our city to know why we're on this list," Greenberg said. "And what, if anything, the city might be able to do to not be on this list."

Jefferson, Franklin, Campbell, and Scott counties are on the list from Kentucky, along with Monroe County, Ind., which includes Bloomington.

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