ICE raid detains 100 in Memphis, draws community backlash
A sweeping federal immigration operation occurred at El Corralon, a restaurant on Macon Road in the Berclair neighborhood in Memphis. (Alex Brandon/AP file)
A sweeping federal immigration operation at a neighborhood bar resulted in the detention of an estimated 100 patrons, sparking widespread condemnation from local advocates and a response from the mayor.
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Vecindarios 901 Memphis Safe Task Force U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementBrandon LaGrone II
Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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