Dem mayor accused of helping illegal immigrants escape ICE
He believes the mayor - who is a vocal opponent of ICE raids - may have been using taxpayer dollars to block deportation efforts. 'If you're helping violent gangs destroy Tennessee by obstructing ICE — you belong behind bars,' the Republican posted online Monday.
The mayor pointed out federal officials had 'shown us no proof' that those arrested in the early May operation were people 'with criminal histories or criminal intent.' The immigration sweeps took part in largely Hispanic areas of Nashville.
'We don't even know the names of who they've arrested, much less the charges,' the mayor told WKRN at the time. 'What we have seen is a violation of due process and the defiance of court orders.'
The Democrat has denied any wrongdoing. He is instead pushing support for the Belonging Fund - an initiative he launched to help migrants being deported.
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