U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is establishing a call center in Nashville, Tennessee, to assist law enforcement agencies in tracking 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 collaborating with private contractors to integrate systems that combine data from law enforcement partners and migrant records.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts to address immigration challenges, including concerns over unaccompanied minors placed with unreliable sponsors. Nashville-based CoreCivic Inc., a for-profit prison company, and tech firms like Palantir have previously secured ICE contracts for similar projects. The plan reflects ongoing debates over immigration enforcement strategies.
ICE Launches Nashville Call Center to Aid in Locating Unaccompanied Migrant Children
