Sumner County residents push to end sheriff's ICE agreement amid transparency concerns
Key Questions
What is the Sumner County Sheriff's 287(g) ICE agreement?
The pact, active since April 2025, allows local deputies to perform federal immigration enforcement. It has led to 100 arrests, with 99 convicted immigrants, in five months.
Why are residents pushing to end the sheriff's ICE agreement?
A 550-signature petition claims it creates a 'culture of fear' deterring crime reporting and affecting schools. Residents demand greater transparency from the sheriff.
What is the latest on the push for transparency?
Gallatin residents are demanding answers publicly after the sheriff signed the deal. Track the May county meeting for Sheriff Craddock's response.
Sheriff's 287(g) ICE pact since April 2025 led to 100 arrests (99 convicted immigrants) in 5 months; 550-signature petition claims 'culture of fear' hurts crime reporting and schools, demands end; sheriff ignores transparency, track May meeting/Craddock response.
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Updated Apr 11, 2026