Immigration bill passes Senate; school choice vote coming today
The Tennessee Senate voted 26-7 on Wednesday to pass a bill that would create a new division targeting illegal immigration that would also penalize elected officials who support sanctuary cities. Sen.
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 Senate passes controversial immigration bill that some call unconstitutional
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, officials can also be removed upon conviction.
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.
Missouri House Speaker says 'bounty hunter' immigration bill has little chance to pass
One bill being discussed in the Missouri Senate would include life imprisonment without parole as a punishment for immigration violations, and would allow Missourians to collect $1,000 bounties for reporting people who are in the country without legal status.
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.
TN immigration bill proposes charging elected officials for voting in favor of sanctuary cities
The bill “creates criminal penalties for officials who adopt sanctuary policies and subsequently requires their removal from office upon conviction.”
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.
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.
DeSantis Says He Will Veto Immigration Bill in Clash With Lawmakers
The veto pledge capped a dramatic few days in which Republican legislators publicly criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and ...
Defying DeSantis: Florida lawmakers quickly move immigration bill through special session
Even as DeSantis called the new bill "weaker," legislative Republicans pushed their legislation through the committee process ...
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Tennessee Senate passes bill to create immigration agency, prosecute local officials who offer sanctuary
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A controversial immigration bill passed the Tennessee Senate Wednesday, putting it one step closer to becoming law. The House bill heads to the floor Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
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Idaho Senate advances immigration enforcement bill
The Immigration and Cooperation and Enforcement Act in Idaho aims to create new state crimes for unlawful presence and human ...
Here Are Senate Democrats Who Have Voted With Trump Most Often So Far
In the early days of Trump's second term, a handful of Democratic senators have voted in line with him more often than not.
Final voucher, immigration votes set for Thursday: Takeaways from Tennessee's special session
Lawmakers passed seven bills through 17 committee hearings in a span of a day. Final votes set for Thursday on vouchers and ...