Nashville’s sheriff says he’s exempt from bill lawmakers passed mandating agreements with ICE

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 506

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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The Tennessee Legislature passed a measure requiring every sheriff in the state to enter an agreement with the federal government to enforce immigration law, but the leader of one of the state’s largest departments is disputing whether it applies to him.

Nashville-Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall, who oversees 1,000 employees and five jails, said that a legal review of the legislation by city attorneys determined Nashville is exempt. Gov. Bill Lee is expected to sign …

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