Mar. 7, 2026
Spanish-Language News Reporter Arrested by US Immigration Authorities in Tennessee
Estefany Rodriguez Florez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias, was detained during a traffic stop without a warrant, her lawyer claims.
Mar. 3, 2026
Chattanooga Restaurant Owner Deported After Traffic Stop
Bond money's fate uncertain as community mourns loss of beloved local business
Feb. 27, 2026
Federal Prosecutor Defends Timing of Migrant Smuggling Charges
Charges against Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia stem from 2022 traffic stop, despite 2-year delay
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. 25, 2026
Lebanon ICE Facility Plans Abandoned After Local Opposition
Sen. Blackburn announces Department of Homeland Security will not move forward with proposed detention center.
Feb. 24, 2026
Wilson County Residents Oppose Proposed ICE Detention Facility
Community groups organize meeting to voice concerns over large immigration detention center near high school
Feb. 24, 2026
Wilson County Sheriff Opposes Potential ICE Detention Facility
Sheriff cites concerns over public safety and strain on local resources
Feb. 23, 2026
Tennessee Companies Profit from Trump's Immigration Agenda
Aerospace manufacturer AMI Metals and private prison operator CoreCivic among firms benefiting from increased federal immigration enforcement spending.
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. 21, 2026
Lebanon Considers 'Mega' ICE Detention Facility
Proposed center would be largest of its kind in the U.S., says Wilson County mayor
Feb. 21, 2026
Science Hill High School students protest ICE during walkout
Students left class to demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Feb. 20, 2026
ICE Reverses Course on Lebanon, Tennessee Detention Facility
Agency says it has not purchased property in the city despite previous statements
Feb. 14, 2026
ICE to Open Second Tennessee Immigrant Detention Center in Lebanon
The new facility is expected to bring over 7,000 jobs and contribute $829.5 million to the local GDP.
Feb. 14, 2026
ICE Detains 29 in Sullivan County, Tennessee
Authorities say the operation targeted individuals with criminal ties or outstanding warrants.
Feb. 13, 2026
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office to Receive Funding for ICE Partnership
Funding will support the department's participation in federal immigration enforcement programs.
