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Oldham County approves 2026–27 jail budget as public criticizes ICE partnership
Summary
Oldham County Fiscal Court approved the detention center—s 2026—27 budget, projecting $8.77 million in revenue and a $315,584 transfer to the general fund. A public commenter accused ICE of civil-rights abuses and urged the county to reconsider transporting immigration detainees; officials said federal contracting revenues are a large, but fluctuating, portion of the jail—s income.
Oldham County Fiscal Court on March 17 approved the Oldham County Detention Center—s 2026—27 budget, which projects $8,452,000 in expenses, $8,768,000 in revenue and a net transfer of $315,584 to the general fund.
During public comment, Michael Slider of Crestwood criticized the county—s partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying the agency has shown "their disregard for basic civil liberties and rule of law has become so commonplace" and urging the county to end its role in transporting immigration detainees to…
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