ICE Increases Traffic Stops In Middle Tennessee

Tennessee Highway Patrol officers have conducted hundreds of traffic stops in South Nashville at the request of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with Governor Bill Lee confirming the state is cooperating with federal authorities.

The traffic stops, have resulted in dozens of people being detained for immigration violations.

When asked about the operation, Lee said he couldn’t explain why ICE targeted southeast Davidson County but expressed support for the federal agency’s mission.

During the enhanced enforcement 10 THP troopers have made 369 traffic stops in Davidson County. In cases where individuals were found to be in the country illegally, ICE intervened. To date, 94 people have been detained for further investigation and transport.

The governor stated that while this enforcement effort might surprise some residents, it shouldn’t, noting that the current admisitration has made addressing immigration issues a key priority.