There are 11 article(s) tagged immigration raids:

• February 2026

  • Change for Memphis library employees goes on November ballot

    The Tuesday vote came with concerns that some library employees don’t believe they will have to reapply for their jobs.

     

    By Bill Dries 3 hours ago

  • City Council returns in person with a backlog of delayed final votes

    Topping the council’s agenda are final votes on the first step toward a Hyde Square plaza Downtown, as well as discussion on changing the status of library workers and an update on the city’s bus system.

    By Bill Dries February 23, 2026

• January 2026

  • Memphis mayor responds to Noem: ‘There has been no collaboration with ICE on immigration’

    Paul Young responded to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s comparison of the city’s cooperation with federal law enforcement and vocal opposition to aggressive immigration raids in other cities.

    By Bill Dries January 26, 2026

  • Collierville funeral home drops Brent Taylor’s name

    Collierville funeral home plans to remove Brent Taylor’s name from the facility, saying that recent comments from Taylor “do not reflect the values, mission or beliefs of our current leadership.”

    By Jody Callahan January 23, 2026

  • Immigration enforcement doing more harm than good, Memphis lawmakers say

    State Sen. Raumesh Akbari and County Commission Chair Shante Avant discussed the Memphis Safe Task Force’s immigration role on “Behind The Headlines” as well as legislation that would allow a state takeover of Memphis schools.

    By Bill Dries January 10, 2026

• December 2025

  • Mayor Young preparing for life after Task Force

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he wants to sustain the drop in crime.

    By Bill Dries December 05, 2025

  • Beyond ‘get in line:’ Why becoming a US citizen is harder than you think

    The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is extremely complex, taking years — sometimes decades — and thousands of dollars. Here’s how people do it. 

    By Jody Callahan December 01, 2025

• November 2025

  • MPD is not working with ICE on immigration, Young says

    “Certainly, one of the challenges is the issue around immigration enforcement, we know that immigration is not an issue in Memphis,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said

    By Bill Dries November 03, 2025

• October 2025

  • Thousands gather in Memphis for ‘No Kings’ protest

    Saturday’s protest was a serious event for many of those involved, yet it also involved more than a bit of whimsy. The getups included characters such as Shrek, Kenny and Cartman from “South Park,” Gizmo from “Gremlins.”

    By Jody Callahan October 18, 2025

  • Immigration advocates say fear surges as Task Force ramps up

    With helicopters in the air and detentions rising, some legal immigrants are afraid to leave home.

    By Jody Callahan October 14, 2025

• June 2025

  • ICE has made presence felt in Memphis — out of national spotlight

    “Here in Memphis, anywhere from seven to 10 people every day at least are arrested by ICE in these quiet operations,” an attorney said.

    By Bill Dries June 28, 2025