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.
Trump Emissary Pays Tribute to TVA
Homeland Security official Ken Cuccinelli visits Knoxville to praise the power agency, a few months after the president nixed its outsourcing.
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.
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.
Sheriff Renews Immigration Enforcement Pact
By extending a 287(g) agreement with ICE, Knox County remains one of only two agencies in Tennessee to participate in the controversial program.
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