NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Though Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity appears to have died down in South Nashville, recent actions have changed the way that people go about their daily lives — even those in the U.S. legally.
On Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security reported that nearly 200 people were arrested this month during a “public safety operation” with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The agency claimed that at least 95 of those arrested had previous criminal convictions and pending charges. However, the DHS only released five identities out of the 196 arrested, so News 2 has not been able to verify the validity of the claim.
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The executive director for the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition said some of those arrested were on their way to work. Since the activity, some immigrants have chosen not to drive. Others aren’t going out at all.
“Our office name is ‘All Smiles Nashville,’” Dentist and Owner of ‘All Smiles Nashville,’ Dr. Thanh Nguyen, said. “It’s not ‘Legal Nashville.’ It’s not ‘Illegal Nashville.’ My concern for all patients is: how I can take care of you?”…