Immigration

Feb. 26, 2026

Tennessee's Felony Law for 'Sanctuary' Policies Ruled Unconstitutional

A state law that threatened local officials with felony charges for voting on immigration policies has been struck down.

Feb. 26, 2026

Prosecutor claims delayed charges against Abrego Garcia were 'extraordinary' but justified

Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation has galvanized both sides of the immigration debate, claims the criminal prosecution is vindictive.

Feb. 26, 2026

Prosecutor claims delayed charges against Abrego Garcia were 'extraordinary' but justified

Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, whose mistaken deportation case galvanized immigration debate, faces human smuggling charges two years after traffic stop

Feb. 26, 2026

Salvadoran Immigrant Asks Judge to Dismiss Criminal Case

Kilmar Abrego Garcia claims prosecution is vindictive after his mistaken deportation was reversed

Feb. 26, 2026

U.S. Attorneys Defend Prosecution of Immigrant Facing Deportation

Justice Department must convince judge it didn't target Kilmar Abrego Garcia in retaliation for fighting deportation

Feb. 23, 2026

Wilson County Sheriff Opposes Proposed ICE Detention Facility

The discussed facility would house between 14,000 and 16,000 detainees, making it one of the largest of its kind in the U.S.

Feb. 22, 2026

Tennessee Seeks Data on Costs of Serving Unlawful Residents

New bill would require state to report annual costs for public schools, prisons, hospitals, and social services.

Feb. 12, 2026

Tennessee Lawmakers Advance Trump-Backed Immigration Crackdown

Bill would make it a misdemeanor to violate federal deportation orders, with potential to expand to all undocumented immigrants

Feb. 12, 2026

Tennessee Advances Bill to Criminalize Undocumented Immigrants

Proposed legislation would create new penalties for those violating federal deportation orders

Feb. 11, 2026

Tennessee Bill Would Criminalize Remaining in State After Deportation Order

Proposed legislation would make it a misdemeanor to stay in Tennessee 90 days after a final removal order is issued.

Feb. 11, 2026

Tennessee Lawmakers Advance Bill to Punish Certain Immigrants Who Stay or Return Illegally

The proposed legislation would impose state-level penalties on immigrants who remain in or reenter the state after receiving a final federal removal order.