Feb. 13, 2026
Fact Check: ICE Will Not Detain Non-Native Animals
Viral social media post claiming ICE will target animals not native to the US is false satire
Feb. 12, 2026
Chattanooga Restaurant Owner Deported After Traffic Stop
Guillermina Solano-Chala, owner of Miss G's Tortas and Tamales, was arrested and deported after a traffic stop for alleged broken headlights.
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. 12, 2026
ICE Agents Spotted in Kingsport's Lynn Garden Neighborhood
Federal immigration enforcement officers were seen in the area on Thursday afternoon.
Feb. 11, 2026
Tennessee Bill Aims to Criminalize Unauthorized Presence
Proposed legislation would make it "illegal to be illegal" in the state, sparking student protests.
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.
