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.
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.
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.
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.
Under Trump, immigration arrests at school could be a step too far for some Tennessee conservatives
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. State Sen. Todd Gardenhire is a conservative Tennessee Republican who credits his anti-abortion stance and support of gun rights for his recent reelection
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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'See you in court': Tennessee bill sparks legal concerns over constitutionality
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TN Special Session Recap: Lawmakers pass legislation on illegal immigration, disaster relief & school vouchers
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