It would also allow those law enforcement agencies to perform specific immigration officer functions under ICE's direction.
Two protests unfolded in downtown Louisville Monday afternoon, organized by a group to voice opposition to U.S. immigration policies and recent federal actions in California.
Some university officials in Kentucky worry that a recent decision by immigration officials to possibly deport international students whose schools are providing only online instruction this fall could have far-reaching consequences on the students and the institutions.
Lawmakers wanted to see the humanitarian crisis firsthand.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pressing forward to arrest and deport families with court-ordered removals in 10 cities beginning Sunday, according to a senior immigration official, after President Donald Trump's tweet revealing an operation was imminent.