Two U.S congressional committees are looking into Nashville’s response to federal immigration activity.
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.
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.
ICE to pay Nashville ‘a lot of attention’ after mayor decries raids
The Trump administration’s ‘border czar’ said congress has opened an investigation into O’Connell’s response — and implied an escalation in enforcement.
‘My mom isn’t a criminal’: Nashville families search for loved ones detained by ICE
Nashville families impacted by a series of ICE raids in the past few days still don’t have concrete answers on where their loved ones are.
Nashville police whistleblower indicted over Covenant School records
A Metro Nashville police whistleblower has been indicted for stealing documents related to the Covenant School shooting, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee uses first veto to strike down probation changes
Lee vetoed a measure that would give the state more power to reject parole requests.
State and local officials clash over Nashville ICE raid
Mayor Freddie O’Connell has decried the wide-scale arrests of South Nashville drivers Saturday night. But the office is limited in how it can respond.
Trump nominates Tennessee attorney to federal appeals court, marking first judicial pick of second term
Whitney Hermandorfer has the led the Tennessee AG’s Strategic Litigation Unit, where she defended the state’s near-total abortion ban.
ICE arrests drivers in South Nashville, sparking outrage from local officials
Several drivers in South Nashville were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Saturday night, sparking outrage from activists and politicians.
Southern Baptist Convention membership declines while baptisms rise
Fewer people identify as Southern Baptists, and fewer churches are a part of the Nashville-based denomination, according to an annual report.
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