Metro officials are moving to clarify that city police did not have a role in immigration arrests in South Nashville over the weekend.
Here’s how two Nashville teachers are supporting immigrant students amid worries about growing absenteeism
Amid the Trump administration’s crackdown, two Nashville teachers say they have seen a rise in absences among their immigrant students and are working to support them.
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.
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.
This Tennessean’s undocumented mom left the U.S. and came back legally. Here’s why that’s so rare.
Many mixed-status families have just one way to prevent being separated by deportation. But the process is complicated and comes with risks.
NashVillager Podcast: Catholic Charities
Who will help the refugees who come to Nashville now? Plus, the local news for April 23, 2025.
Tennessee won’t deny public schooling to students without legal status — for now
A state review found the bill could’ve jeopardized more than $1 billion in federal education funding if enacted, as it violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Given the potential loss, House leadership paused consideration of the bill after it passed the Senate earlier this month.
After Trump’s funding cuts, a Tennessee nonprofit struggles to support refugees and itself
A Trump administration freeze of funds designated to help new refugees is causing chaos for families and forcing nonprofits — including in Nashville — to cut promised services. Church members and other volunteers are filling some gaps.
Nonprofits that find housing for undocumented immigrants will face new legal risks
A new Tennessee law would open organizations to lawsuits if people they have help house go on to commit a crime.
NashVillager Podcast: Immigration facts
Who are the immigrants moving to Tennessee? Plus, the local news for April 17, 2025.
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