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A Lafayette Parish sheriff’s building used in immigration enforcement

Lafayette Sheriff’s ICE Partnership Has Grown to Include Detention and Active Enforcement

June 6, 2026 Lafayette, Louisiana Louisiana Illuminator Local Enforcement
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has steadily expanded its participation in federal immigration enforcement, the Louisiana Illuminator reports, including converting one of its downtown Lafayette buildings into a detention center and taking part in at least one controversial checkpoint. The deepening partnership marks a shift from passive cooperation toward active enforcement by local deputies.