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What to know about ICE in Rutherford County

Gary Davis, Reporter • March 24, 2026

Rutherford County is working with ICE; here's what you need to know.

Tennessee House tables undocumented students bill until next legislative year

Hannah Carley, Reporter • May 8, 2025

The Tennessee General Assembly shelved a legislation on April 22 that would have required proof of citizenship to be enrolled in Tennessee schools.

Six MTSU international student visas revoked, MTSU confirms

Jenene Grover, News editor • April 11, 2025

MTSU officials confirmed six international students had their visas revoked.

Four MTSU student visas revoked

Siri Reynolds, Reporter • April 11, 2025

The University Provost told a joint session of the Student Government Association that four MTSU international students had their visas revoked.

Tennessee state Senate subcommittee passes legislation about undocumented K-12 students

Hannah Carley, Reporter • April 2, 2025

A bill possibly affecting the education of undocumented K-12 students passed a Tennessee state Senate subcommittee on April 1.

Tennessee General Assembly passes bill affecting K-12 education for undocumented children

Hannah Carley, Reporter • March 30, 2025

A legislation passed in a Tennessee House committee would affect undocumented K-12 students.

Turning Point USA hosts Daily Wire reporter at MTSU to talk about mass immigration

Olivia Summers, Contributing writer • March 25, 2025

Daily Wire reporter Spencer Lindquist spoke at a Turning Point USA event about the "mass immigration crisis" in America.

A Summary of President Biden’s Executive Orders: Immigration

CIM Digital • February 15, 2021

Story by Ashley Barrientos / Lifestyles Editor Cover photo designed by Toriana Williams / News Editor Joe Biden bolstered his presidential campaign with promises to reverse Trump’s anti-immigration...

Annual Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition brings community together

Sidelines • November 14, 2019

Photos and Story by Sergio Pacheco/Contributing Writer On Saturday, November 9, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) hosted its annual membership convention in the Miller Education...

Gubernatorial candidates Karl Dean, Bill Lee discuss medical marijuana, police oversight in final debate

CIM Digital • October 13, 2018

Photo courtesy of Belmont University Gubernatorial candidates Karl Dean and Bill Lee completed what had mostly remained a constructive set of debates with their third and final debate at Belmont University...

Congressional candidate organizes protest against U.S. family separation policy on Murfreesboro square

CIM Digital • June 21, 2018

Photo by Megan Cole / MTSU Sidelines Nearly 40 people took a stand against what is being called the "family separation policy" in front of U.S. Congressman Scott DesJarlais' office Wednesday afternoon. Christopher...

Kurdish activist Kasar Abdulla provides lecture on challenges faced by immigrants in America, world at MTSU

Sidelines • March 14, 2018

Photo and story by William Green / Contributing Writer Kurdish activist Kasar Abdulla provided a lecture on the challenges faced by immigrants and refugees in America and throughout the world on Monday...

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