TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Feb 21, 2025

At least three people have been unexpectedly detained in Nashville during routine check-ins with Immigration and Customs Enforcement since President Donald Trump took office last month, despite having no criminal record, the Nashville Banner reports. Many of those detained were previously considered low-priority for deportation, including individuals with humanitarian reasons for staying in the U.S. While ICE check-ins are a routine part of the immigration process, confusion over court dates and appointments can lead to missed check-ins and removal orders. Although ICE claims to target individuals with criminal records, advocates argue that many detained individuals have no such history. Legal aid for these types of cases remains limited in Tennessee, with only a handful of attorneys specializing in detention cases.