ICE arrests six people in Western Kentucky; 185 immigrants held at Hopkins County Jail
Jul 24, 2026 · Madisonville, KY
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested at least six people in Western Kentucky on Thursday. Several of those arrested are now being held at the Hopkins County Jail, where 185 other immigrants are awaiting deportation. Community members, including a former Hopkins County judge, have criticized the arrests, raising concerns about racial profiling and due process.
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