Mason, Tennessee, votes to open shuttered jail to detain immigrants
“I am here to serve the citizens of Mason,” Mayor Eddie Noeham said. “Right now, we are trying to build back the town.” (George Walker IV/AP file)
In a contentious and confusing meeting Tuesday night, the Mason Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to reopen the 600-bed West Tennessee Detention Facility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to use for immigrants.
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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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