Nashville reporter arrested by ICE asserts First, Fifth Amendment violations in new legal filings

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 341

Last Updated: 2 hours, 48 minutes ago

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Attorneys for Estefany Maria Rodríguez Florez have filed an amended petition in federal court that accuses the federal government of First and Fifth Amendment violations in detaining the Spanish-language news journalist, who has reported critically in recent months about ICE enforcement activities.

Rodríguez, a reporter for Nashville Noticias, remains in an Alabama detention facility after her arrest by ICE agents Wednesday. She is accused of illegally overstaying her visa, a claim her attorneys dispute.

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