Louisville mayor defends decision to end sanctuary city status amid criticism

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg is standing by his decision to end Louisville’s status as a sanctuary city.

In late July, the city announced a major change at Louisville Metro Corrections. The facility now honors 48-hour immigration detainers for inmates in local custody who are in the country illegally.

The decision was met with criticism and pushback from some immigration advocates…

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