Attorney General Todd Rokita is pulling back on threats of legal action against the Lake County Sheriff’s office. He said the law enforcement agency is now cooperating with federal immigration officials.

Attorney General Todd Rokita says the Lake County Sheriff's Department is cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials because it is required by state law.

Attorney General Todd Rokita has rescinded his threat to sue the Lake County Sheriff's Department over its alleged refusal to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

Attorney General Todd Rokita has concluded that the Lake County Sheriff’s Department has reversed course and is now cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, as required by state law. This is due in large part to on-going consultations with federal immigration authorities and the Lake County Sheriff’s Department.