Eli Motycka

1 day ago | nashvillepost.com | Eli Motycka

On Wednesday afternoon, federal Judge Barbara Holmes was ready to release Kilmar Armando Abrego García from the court’s custody when Abrego’s defense attorneys hit pause. The Department of Justice, led by Rob McGuire, acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, had portrayed itself to the court as powerless over Abrego’s future in the United States, and all parties acknowledged that his future would likely hinge instead on decisions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

1 day ago | nashvillescene.com | Eli Motycka

On Wednesday afternoon, federal Judge Barbara Holmes was ready to release Kilmar Armando Abrego García from the court’s custody when Abrego’s defense attorneys hit pause. The Department of Justice, led by Rob McGuire, acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, had portrayed itself to the court as powerless over Abrego’s future in the United States, and all parties acknowledged that his future would likely hinge instead on decisions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

2 days ago | nashvillescene.com | Eli Motycka

Seven Metro councilmembers, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, are suing the state of Tennessee over a new law under which the state could imprison elected officials who vote for "sanctuary city" policies. The felony penalty, passed during Gov. Bill Lee’s special session in January, raised significant constitutional red flags and is set to go into effect on July 1.

3 days ago | williamsonscene.com | Eli Motycka

Seven Metro councilmembers, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, are suing the state of Tennessee related to a new law under which the state could imprison elected officials who vote for "sanctuary city" policies. The felony penalty, passed during Gov. Bill Lee’s special session in January, raised significant constitutional red flags and is set to go into effect on July 1.

3 days ago | nashvillepost.com | Eli Motycka

Seven Metro councilmembers, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, are suing the state of Tennessee over a new law under which the state could imprison elected officials who vote for "sanctuary city" policies. The felony penalty, passed during Gov. Bill Lee’s special session in January, raised significant constitutional red flags and is set to go into effect on July 1.