US EditionICE operation in Nashville: Traffic stops lead to dozens of arrests. Here's what to know
- On May 4, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Tennessee Highway Patrol conducted a coordinated operation in Nashville resulting in about 150 traffic stops and numerous arrests.
- The operation focused on neighborhoods known for frequent major traffic incidents and potential gang-related issues, following the implementation of new state immigration enforcement policies enacted earlier in 2025.
- Witnesses noted that individuals were stopped mainly for minor infractions, with some taken into custody and transported to the Department of Homeland Security's Nashville Field Office; meanwhile, the Metro Nashville Police clarified they were not involved in the detentions.
- Immigrant rights organizations reported that more than 100 individuals were detained during the operation, with Lisa Sherman Luna describing the scale and nature of the enforcement as unprecedented for Nashville, while families sought information about those taken into custody.
- The operation sparked community outcry, led to fundraising efforts supporting affected families, and raised concerns about racial profiling and its impact on trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities.
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ICE, TN Highway Patrol Operation in Nashville Nets Arrests, Drugs, and Weapons - Tennessee Star
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) carried out an operation on Sunday that led to arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and weapons. The news of this operation first came from the Tennessee Immigrants and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC). It said these two law enforcement agencies arrested “community members” in South Nashville. TIRRC estimated that at least 20 people were affected.
ICE operation in Nashville: Traffic stops lead to dozens of arrests. Here's what to know
A May 4 ICE operation in Nashville led to over 100 traffic stops and an unknown number of detentions. A fundraising campaign has been launched as immigrant rights groups are working to determine who was detained and why.
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