A new Tennessee law would impose criminal penalties for housing immigrants without legal status. The lawsuit hopes to block the law before it takes effect July 1.
Marianna Bacallao, Power & Equity Reporter
Marianna Bacallao (mare-ee-AW-nuh bah-kuh-YOW) covers systems of power from the statehouse to the pulpit, turning the microphone to those most impacted by policy. Previously, she served as the afternoon host for WPLN News, where she won a regional Edward R. Murrow for hosting during a deadly tornado outbreak, served as a guide on election night and gave live updates in the wake of the Covenant School shooting. A Georgia native, she was a contributor to Georgia Public Broadcasting during her undergrad years and served as editor-in-chief for Mercer University’s student newspaper.
Nashville federal judge rules Abrego Garcia can be released pre-trial, but he may not go free
Upon his release, Abrego Garcia will be transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, where officials say he will be held until his trial or his deportation.
Nashville police uncover new details in Civil Rights bombing cold case
MNPD’s nearly year-long investigation into bombings by the KKK points to the identity of a possible suspect in the attack on Z. Alexander Looby’s home.
Trans kids in half of U.S. states cannot get gender-affirming care as SCOTUS upholds Tennessee’s ban
Transgender kids in nearly half of all U.S. states will not be able to access gender-affirming care after Wednesday’s landmark Supreme Court decision.
Americans are shaky on Trump’s tariffs, deportations without hearings, Vanderbilt poll finds
More Americans worry about how deportations are being carried out than they worry about their current finances, according to a Vanderbilt poll released Wednesday.
Man wrongly deported to El Salvador pleads not guilty to smuggling charges in Nashville
After months of being detained in an El Salvadoran prison, Abrego Garcia’s path to release is uncertain. He pleaded not guilty to smuggling charges Friday.
Nashville Masses are emptier as the threat of deportations looms
ICE arrested nearly 200 people as part of the early May operation. The raids — and the possibility of future crack downs — has had a chilling effect on Nashville’s Spanish-speaking parishes.
Tennessee Congressman Mark Green to leave office months after re-election
A special election will determine who represents Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after Rep. Green retires.
U.S. Republicans probe Nashville mayor, allege ‘chilling effect’ on ICE
Two U.S congressional committees are looking into Nashville’s response to federal immigration activity.
As Tennessee pastors and politicians clash over Trump’s immigration agenda, their congregations are divided
As evangelical Christians continue to support President Donald Trump, church leadership is taking issue with his immigration policies.
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