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 desk. However, the same day it passed the legislature the American Civil Liberties Union said it was preparing to challenge the proposal.
Tennessee House passes immigration enforcement bill; ACLU plans legal challenge
Tennessee House Republicans voted overwhelmingly in favor of sweeping immigration legislation Thursday, creating a new state enforcement office, providing grants to law enforcement, creating distinct licenses for noncitizens and making it a felony for public officials to back sanctuary 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.
Immigration bill passes both Tennessee House, Senate in special session
The Tennessee Republican supermajority passed in both chambers an immigration bill that would create a border czar, an enforcement division and new state IDs for non-citizens.
GOP-Led Immigration Bill Signals Trump That Tennessee Wants to Aid His Deportation Crackdown
Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse is seeking to adopt immigration enforcement policies to assist President Donald Trump illegal immigration crackdown
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.
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After hours of back and forth, Tennessee House votes to provide educational vouchers across the state
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Tennessee lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in major win for Gov. Bill Lee
The Senate passed the bill in a 20 to 13 vote after just over 90 minutes of debate. House members passed the bill ...
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Tennessee House passes contentious school voucher bill; Senate now debating
The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed Governor Bill Lee's "Education Freedom Act," a school voucher bill, with a ...
TN special session: Immigration, school choice, disaster relief bills pass House, Senate - heads to Gov. Lee’s desk
Gov. Lee called for a special session for his proposed school choice program, a disaster relief package for those affected by Hurricane Helene, and prepare the state for President Trump’s new ...
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Immigration bill heading to desk of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
A bill seeking to strengthen immigration policies in Tennessee could soon be signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
Tennessee House GOP now requires tickets, ID to enter public gallery: How to get a seat
Down the hall in the Capitol, the Senate gallery remains fully open and accessible to the public without a reservation.
See how your TN House lawmakers' bills could impact budget and schools in Rutherford County
Rutherford County's five state representatives responded to questions from The Daily News Journal about what legislation they ...