ICE Activity in Tennessee
Tracking immigration enforcement activity in Tennessee (TN). This page covers ICE field office jurisdiction, 287(g) agreements, state sanctuary status, and documented incidents.
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Enforcement Overview
ICE Field Office(s)
New Orleans
New Orleans Field Office covers Tennessee
287(g) Agreements
6 active
Davidson, Rutherford, Hamilton, Knox, Shelby, and Blount counties
Sanctuary Status
Anti-Sanctuary
Anti-sanctuary (HB 2315/SB 2398, 2024 — bans sanctuary policies, local ID programs)
Est. Undocumented Population
~120,000
State population: 7.1M
Political Landscape
| Official | Stance on ICE Cooperation |
|---|---|
| Governor | Bill Lee (R) — strongly cooperative with ICE; deployed National Guard to border |
| Attorney General | Jonathan Skrmetti (R) — aggressive anti-sanctuary enforcement |
Documented Incidents
Coverage In Progress
This page is being actively expanded. Have information about ICE activity in Tennessee? Submit a report or send tips to BEE@justNICE.us.
This section will be updated as incidents are reported and verified. We are actively monitoring local news sources and community reports for Tennessee.
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