State lawmaker files bill to keep ICE out of schools, churches

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 09, 2026 6:25 AM CT | Published: January 08, 2026 12:03 PM CT

Gabby Salinas filed a bill to block ICE from schools and churches following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 7.

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Noah McLane

Noah McLane reports on business for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling began.

Prior to writing for the business section, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently the statehouse contractor for The Daily Memphian.


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