SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- UPDATE: Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita held a press conference Friday at the County-City Building in South Bend where he announced a lawsuit against the St. Joseph County Police Department for allegedly not cooperating with ICE.

SJCPD released the following statement in response:

"The Indiana Attorney General once again decided to hold a press conference before even making us aware of the lawsuit. At the time of this posting, we have yet to even receive a copy of the lawsuit.

He stated he talked to Sheriff Redman multiple times, which is false. The Sheriff has never even spoken to Todd Rokita.

He stated that we do not cooperate with ICE, which is false. We regularly communicate with ICE. When the jail receives a detainer or request from ICE, staff promptly informs immigration officials when that individual will be released on their criminal charges for detainment by ICE.

We also remind the Attorney General that neither state or federal law require the Sheriff or the Jail to enforce federal immigration laws. Sheriff and the department fully comply with all state and federal laws and will now unfortunately have to defend itself in court against the State of Indiana.

We are very proud of our close working relationships with all federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ATF, DOJ, ICE, US Marshals and the US Attorney. We will continue to work together to keep St. Joseph County safe."

ORIGINAL STORY: ABC57 was live at the County-City Building in South Bend where Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is set to announce a "huge" lawsuit.

You can watch the press conference here.