INDIANAPOLIS An Indianapolis City-County Council committee voted to advance the 2026 budget for the Marion County Sheriff's Office at a meeting Wednesday.

This comes after a warning from Attorney General Todd Rokita, after some councilors questioned the Sheriff's budget and the office's cooperation with federal immigration efforts.

I found it somewhat offensive when our attorney general sent us a threatening letter. I dont think its proper when one form of government attacks another form of government," Councilor Dan Boots said.

The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee met on Wednesday.

On the agenda, parts of next year's budget dealing with law enforcement, including the MCSO.

Councilor Crista Carlino voted against the proposal, but not for the reasons Rokita claims.

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