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.
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 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.
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.
Tennessee Lawmakers, Mirroring Trump Agenda, Pass Bills on Immigration and School Vouchers
The legislature’s Republican supermajority left little room for debate, pushing through millions of dollars and sprawling policy changes in a special session that lasted just four days.
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.
NCAA Settles Lawsuit with Tennessee, Drops Recruiting NIL Ban
Tennessee’s legal fight against the NCAA’s NIL rules has ended in victory, as a settlement permanently removes recruiting ...
How Many Students Have Been Expelled Under Tennessee’s School Threats Law? There’s No Clear Answer.
Tennessee gives public agencies wide latitude to refuse to release data. That made it challenging for our reporters to figure ...
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A look at what Tennessee lawmakers accomplished during the 2025 Special Session
In all, Tennessee leaders passed more than a billion dollars in new programs and projects, including school voucher expansion, new immigration enforcement laws and relief for East Tennessee.
Antioch High School shooting tells Tennessee again we need common-sense gun laws | Opinion
A shooting at Antioch High School resulted in the death of a student. Firearms are too easily accessible to people who should ...
Tennessee Legislature Meets With Trump Playbook on Its Agenda
A special session that began on Monday pairs disaster aid with two priorities for both the president and Gov. Bill Lee of ...
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Immigration debate gets heated as audience members forcibly removed in Tennessee special session
In its special session, the Tennessee legislature is taking on immigration bills, but not without some input from the public ...
Tennessee native identified as victim of fatal DC plane crash
A Tennessee native and Vanderbilt University graduate has been identified as one of the victims of last week's fatal plane crash last week in D.C. Clarksville native Sarah Best was among the victims ...
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From DUI to homicide: Tennessee law uncovers 3,854 charges against unlawful residents
A new report in Tennessee reveals how many people in the state illegally were charged with a crime in the last 3 months -- as ...