1 day ago · In its special session, the Tennessee legislature is taking on immigration bills, but not without some input from the public that caused state troopers to forcibly remove audience members.

1 day ago · Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse is seeking to adopt immigration enforcement policies to assist President Donald Trump illegal immigration crackdown.

1 day ago · 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, offic…

1 day ago · Tennessee Senate passes immigration bill. The legislation offers incentives for local law enforcement to aid in federal immigration enforcement.

21 hours ago · NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee's Republican-dominant Statehouse is on track to become the latest state to adopt immigration enforcement policies designed to assist President Donald Trump's plan to ...

1 day ago · A comprehensive immigration enforcement bill was approved in the Tennessee Senate on Wednesday. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Bo Watson, was approved as part of the special session ...

Apr 12, 2024 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill that would require law enforcement agencies to communicate with federal immigration authorities if they discover people are in the the country illegally.

Jan 22, 2025 · Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and legislative Republican leaders plan to establish a new immigration enforcement division and fund a new grant program to train local law enforcement in immigration ...

Jan 22, 2025 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee presented the administration’s agenda on illegal immigration that will go before the Tennessee General Assembly during the special session convening January 27. On Day One of the Trump Administration, President Trump signed executive orders to halt illegal immigration, secure our …

Mar 14, 2024 · The Republican-led Tennessee House has advanced a proposal that would require law enforcement agencies in the state to communicate with federal immigration authorities if they discover people are in the the country illegally.