Bradley County constables accompanied ICE raid in Hamilton County
Feb 25, 2026·Location: Chattanooga, TN

Bradley County constables working under ICE authority participated in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in the Heritage Walk neighborhood of East Brainerd on Tuesday morning that resulted in multiple arrests. The operation targeted construction workers, with at least eight workers detained according to immigrant rights organizations. Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett stated his office was not involved in the operation, which was conducted by ICE task force members including Bradley County constables operating outside their county.
Sources
- Bradley County constables accompanied ICE on raid in Hamilton County, sheriff says | Chattanooga Times Free Press
timesfreepress.com·Feb 26, 2026·archived copy
- After construction site video, ICE records show 3 Bradley County constables helping agency
foxchattanooga.com·Feb 26, 2026·archived copy
- Hamilton County sheriff clarifies ICE program after activity reported at construction site
foxchattanooga.com·Feb 25, 2026·archived copy
- wrcbtv.com
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