Kansas attorney general says stabbing death shows need for greater police cooperation with ICE

Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging city and county law enforcement agencies across Kansas to join with ICE in a national immigration crackdown.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 797

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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TOPEKA — Attorney General Kris Kobach asserted a stabbing death in southwest Kansas could have been averted through compliance with a federal court order for deportation of the man later charged in the slaying.

Kobach, a Republican who is seeking reelection against Democrat Chris Mann, said the tragedy made clear why it was important for city and county law enforcement agencies in Kansas to sign cooperative agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to track …

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