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Tennessee's immigration law: From criminalizing support for sanctuary cities to new IDs, what GOP-backed bill does
The bill seeks to criminalize local officials who support sanctuary policies for immigrants along with other measures in an effort to support Donald Trump's enforcement policies.
Yes, Tennessee Bill Criminalizes Voting Against Trump Immigration Policy
Senate Bill 6002 makes it a felony for local government officials to support "sanctuary" policies protecting immigrants in the country illegally.
Wild Tennessee Bill Would Ban Officials From Opposing Trump’s Immigration Policies
A sweeping Tennessee immigration bill could make it unlawful for local officials to adopt sanctuary city policies and create temporary driver’s licenses for non-citizens. Senate Bill 6002/House Bill 6001 cleared both chambers of of the state legislature Thursday afternoon following a whirlwind special legislative session called by Gov.
Tennessee GOP passes immigration law to criminalize elected officials' votes
The law, pushed by Gov. Bill Lee as an immigration enforcement measure, will also establish a new immigration czar and office in the state.
Tennessee Bill Would Prohibit Voting Against Trump Immigration Policies
The legislation could mean jail time and a fine for those supporting sanctuary policies designed to protect migrants.
Tennessee legislature passes controversial immigration bill on sanctuary cities, voter ID
Immigration policy was a big point of contention on the House and Senate floor in tennessee thursdayThe current bill making its way through legislature would ma
Tennessee Senate passes controversial immigration bill that some call unconstitutional
In a 26-7 vote, state senators approved SB6002 Wednesday, which will create criminal penalties (Class E felony) for officials who adopt sanctuary policies. According to the bill’s text,
How immigration enforcement has changed under Trump, in Tennessee and beyond
Recently, an ankle monitor began beeping in a Georgia church, local media reported, prompting a Honduran man seeking asylum in the U.S. to step outside, where immigration enforcement agents arrested him and placed him on a track to be deported.
Sanctuary policies would be punishable under Tennessee bill
Tennessee state senators have approved legislation that would punish officials who support sanctuary policies for immigrants. In addition, the bill that passed 26-7 Wednesday requires the Department of Public Safety to issue lawful permanent residents a temporary driver’s license instead of a standard license.
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State legislators spoke at forum on passed immigration bill
Tennessee lawmakers passed an immigration bill in special session recently in alignment with President Donald Trump's ...
Tennessee House sends immigration bill to Gov. Bill Lee's desk, ACLU preparing to challenge it
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A controversial immigration bill passed the Tennessee House Wednesday, sending it to Governor Bill Lee's ...
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Watson Bill Would Allow Schools To Opt Out Of Accepting Illegal Immigrant Children
House Majority Leader William Lamberth, R-Portland, and Senate Finance Chair Bo Watson, R-Hixson, on Tuesday filed legislation "allowing local school districts and charter schools to opt out of ...
Nashville considers lawsuit against state over controversial immigration bill
Nashville officials are weighing a legal challenge against the state over a controversial bill passed during the recent ...
Red states, following Trump’s lead, pursue sweeping immigration measures
Legislatures are targeting undocumented immigrants with increasingly harsh proposals, including measures to certify bounty ...
Tennessee Republicans file bill to allow public schools to reject undocumented children
The bill is a direct effort to challenge a long-standing U.S. Supreme Court precedent guaranteeing a right to public ...