West Tennessee ICE facility receives first detainees

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 10, 2025 7:24 PM CT | Published: September 10, 2025 3:31 PM CT

The Mason, Tennessee, ICE detainment center was approved in August. However, the second vote was contentious and confusing, causing pushback from the ACLU. 

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Jody 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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