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Vecindarios 901

Coverage of Vecindarios 901 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 2 · 10:02 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 10:00 UTC
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Maria Ocejaperson1Wilson Air Centerplace1Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)organization1Alexandriaplace1Louisianaplace1Memphis International Airportplace1ICE Air Operationsorganization1Memphis Safe Task Forceorganization1ACLU of Tennesseeorganization1Halo Lawtopic1Hunter Demsterperson1Scarlet Kimperson1First Amendmenttopic1
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  • POLITICSAug 5 · 10:00 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    Memphis advocates call on private airport to stop servicing ICE detention flights

    Memphis immigrant advocates are urging the Wilson Air Center to stop facilitating flights that transport detained immigrants out of the state. The group, Vecindarios 901, tracked 51 flights since March carrying detainees to Alexandria, Louisiana, where ICE operates a detention facility. Advocates argue these flights prevent immigrants from fighting deportation cases in Tennessee.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 10:02 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    Volunteer watchers detail harassment, surveillance and pushback from Memphis Safe Task Force

    Volunteer observers documenting activities of the Memphis Safe Task Force report harassment, surveillance, and intimidation, including being followed, assaulted, and ordered to stay 25 feet away under Tennessee's 'Halo Law'. The ACLU of Tennessee filed a lawsuit alleging First Amendment violations, citing a pattern of retaliation against bystanders recording traffic stops and arrests by the 31-agency task force.