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Tennessee Bill Would Make Law Enforcement Comply with Immigration Detainers

Tennessee Bill Would Make Law Enforcement Comply with Immigration Detainers

by Zachery Schmidt | Jan 13, 2026 | Justice, News, Tennessee, The South

A new bill looks to strengthen immigration enforcement in Tennessee. State Senator Brent Taylor (R-Memphis) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1486, which would require local law enforcement agencies to “accept and honor” federal immigration detainers. According to U.S....

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