8 hours ago · Immigration enforcement division: The legislation will fund a $5 million office within the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, allowing Lee to tap an …

1 day ago · The bill’s passage came despite concerns over the constitutionality of a provision creating a Class E felony, punishable by up to 6 years in prison and a $3,000 fine, for any …

1 day ago · The bill aims to criminalize local officials such as city council members or county commissioners who cast a vote for any local immigration "sanctuary" policy. Tennessee has …

2 days ago · NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-dominant Statehouse is on track to become the latest state to adopt immigration enforcement policies designed to assist …

2 days ago · The Tennessee State Senate on Wednesday approved the first batch of legislation in this week’s whirlwind special session, including a contentious immigration bill but held off on a …

1 day ago · VIDEO: Tennessee troopers carry women out of hearing as lawmakers debate immigration State Sen. Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) was the only Republican to vote …

1 day ago · 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.

2 days ago · Tennessee’s Republican-controlled legislature approved bills on Thursday aimed at reducing unauthorized immigration and allowing families to use public funds for private school …

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 …

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 …