A federal judge in Tennessee has ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia will stay in jail for now over concerns from his lawyers that he could be deported if he’s released. The judge was preparing to release him to await trial on human smuggling charges.
Appeals court finds Tennessee can cut size of Nashville Metro Council, reversing lower court ruling
The Tennessee Court of Appeals has ruled that the state can go forward with a plan to cut the Nashville Metro Council membership in half.
Expelled Vanderbilt student could face nearly a year in prison for pro-Palestinian sit-in
Three expelled Vanderbilt University students were due in court on Thursday facing assault charges from a pro-Palestinian demonstration on campus earlier this year. The protest was one of many happening at college campuses around the country.
NashVillager Podcast: E pluribus lawsuits
How are the courts responding as Tennessee’s Attorney General challenges federal rules? Plus your local newscast for June 20, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee has a Supreme Court, too
Who has the final say over court cases in Tennessee? Plus your local newscast for June 5, 2024.
Nashville will spend $600K on more support services for mental health court
Nashville is investing in a program that aims to prevent people with mental illness or cognitive delays from cycling through the criminal justice system.
Tennessee lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s bail system
Criminal justice is a hot topic in the Tennessee legislature this year. And while some bills would keep people behind bars for longer, others aim to get people out — especially those held before their trials.
Tennessee can do more to help people struggling to pay off court debt, a new report finds
A recent change to state law that was supposed to stop people from losing their driver’s licenses because of unpaid court bills is falling short.
A New Legal Process Will Strip Power From Nashville Judges To Rule In State Constitutional Cases
The state legislature has approved a dramatically different approach to handling lawsuits that challenge the constitutionality of Tennessee laws. If approved by the governor, the move would strip power from judges in Davidson County, who have long handled such cases.
Nashville Bombing’s Ripple Effects Disrupt State Agencies, Courts, WeGo Bus Service
Damage and service outages caused by the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville are continuing to interrupt public services Monday, including closing several state office buildings.
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