In a lawsuit against the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, lawyers spar over the treatment of a Honduran immigrant.
‘Unlawful Detention’
A Honduran immigrant called 911 for help. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office tried to deport her. She is challenging the legality of the county’s 287(g) program and suing for $2.5 million.
Shifting Stories
Shifting StoriesThe Knox County Law Department says that the sheriff’s immigration enforcement program complies with state law. But its arguments have varied — and have sometimes been incorrect.by jesse fox mayshark, Compassand tyler whetstone, knoxville news sentinelJune 9, 2021(Photo courtesy of U.S. Immigration and customs enforcement)This is a joint report of Compass and the Knoxville News Sentinel. It is a … Read More
Blurred Borders
The Knox County Sheriff’s 287(g) program has removed undocumented immigrants from their families and communities. But was it created legally?
287(g) Reined In
ICE tells Knox County Sheriff’s Office to prioritize high-risk and violent offenders in its immigration enforcement.
Documenting the Undocumented
An immigrant rights group says data shows the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is playing a significant role in federal law enforcement.
Knox County 2020: A Primer
As we mark our 2nd anniversary, we survey what’s changed, what hasn’t and what to watch in the local political and economic landscape.
Judge Faults Sheriff’s Office in Open Records Case
Chancellor Weaver orders KCSO to allow access to arrest reports, and awards attorney’s fees to the UT researcher who sued.
For the Records, pt. 3
The county Law Department reiterates its contention that the Sheriff’s Office can charge labor costs for inspection of public records.
For the Records, pt. 2
In a lawsuit trial, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office outlines its unusual interpretations of the state’s Public Records Act.
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