Louisville is taking steps to ensure it's no longer classified as a sanctuary city.

In June, the Trump administration informed city leaders it was violating federal law by not holding inmates who lack legal status in custody for 48 hours.

Mayor Craig Greenberg said Louisville is the only Kentucky city that doesn't follow this practice, and he's ordered Metro corrections to comply.

During a news conference this morning, Greenberg added the risks of not complying are way too high from the data I've reviewed.

We're talking about under 100 inmates at our jail each year who are charged with crimes and affected by detainers.

We have tens of thousands of immigrant families in Louisville.

We do not want to see highly coordinated and often violent federal enforcement action here, especially in workplaces, residential areas, schools, places of worship, parks and other areas where law abiding people gather.

We do not want the National Guard occupying the streets of Louisville.

I will not risk the safety of our broader immigrant community.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the decision a major victory.

In a statement, she added, quote, this should set an example to other cities.