What happens when immigrants are detained? Handcuffs and then a swift trip to Louisiana
Manuel Duran was held in detention in Louisiana for nearly a year and a half after an arrest on immigration charges. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
When immigrants are detained in Memphis, they are typically sent to a detainment facility in Louisiana quickly afterward. From there, the outcomes can range from swift deportation to, eventually, legal residence in the United States.
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Immigration Immigration and Customs Enforcement Latino Memphis Manuel DuranJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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