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ICE Arrests 196 in Nashville, Targeting Violent Offenders and Repeat Entrants

The weeklong operation detained individuals with criminal convictions, including gang members and sex offenders, as local officials voice opposition to federal enforcement tactics.

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Overview

  • ICE's Nashville operation resulted in 196 arrests, including 95 individuals with prior convictions and 31 repeat border crossers.
  • High-profile detainees included a convicted rapist from Iraq and an MS-13 gang member wanted for murder in El Salvador.
  • The operation leveraged ICE’s 287(g) agreements with local law enforcement, a program that has expanded significantly under the Trump administration.
  • Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell criticized the raids, stating the city did not request or support this enforcement approach.
  • DHS officials defended the operation as necessary for public safety, emphasizing the removal of violent criminals from the community.