Lisa Sherman Luna
Coverage of Lisa Sherman Luna in the Nexus archive.
- ‘A Nashville for Nashvillians’: Mayor O’Connell Launches Reelection Campaign With Familiar Themes
Mayor Freddie O’Connell launched his 2027 reelection campaign in Nashville, emphasizing transportation funding, affordable housing, and city parks. Supporters including Lisa Sherman Luna and Ethan Link highlighted his collaborative approach, while challengers like Metro Councilmember Joy Styles and activist Lou Wilbanks are emerging. O’Connell’s campaign has raised over $433,000 as of January.
- Tennessee House speaker, U.S. senator challenge Nashville mayor’s request for TIRRC funding
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn challenge Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s request for $735,000 in funding for the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC), arguing it may violate state anti-sanctuary city laws. TIRRC provides legal services to immigrants, and its director, Lisa Sherman Luna, defends the funding as essential for supporting immigrants navigating the U.S. immigration system.
- Immigrant rights group sues Tennessee Highway Patrol over motorist stops
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition sued the Tennessee Highway Patrol, alleging its systematic traffic stops with ICE agents violate the Fourth Amendment and Equal Protection Clause. The lawsuit claims these practices create de facto immigration checkpoints, harm immigrant communities, and exceed the Highway Patrol's legal authority.