by Laura Davis of The Tennessean:
How Nashville became a battleground for ICE in nationwide expansion |
While U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents wind down their months-long operation in Minnesota, more of the federal agency's attention is turning to Tennessee. Since the start of 2025, ICE partnerships across the state have increased by 3,000%, according to agency data. |
Nashville has emerged as a focal point for ICE, with plans underway or under discussion for new offices, a call center and reports of a possible detention facility nearby. The city also landed among the Trump administration's priority press stops in the last two years, with visits from Trump, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. |
The Tennessean recently confirmed that ICE plans to open legal offices in Nashville’s Metro Center neighborhood. Separately, ICE issued a proposal in November 2025 to create a "National Call Center" in Nashville to handle calls about the locations of unaccompanied immigrant children. |
Meanwhile, ICE officials have sent conflicting messages regarding a proposed detention center in Lebanon, prompting residents to pack the Wilson County Commission meeting on Feb. 17, demanding officials take action against the potential facility. |
“Whether this is valid or not, I do think it offers an opportunity for the county to be thoughtful about how they address it between now and the next meeting,” Tennessee attorney Jack D. Lowery said. |
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