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.
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.
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 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,
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
DeSantis vows to veto Florida Legislature's sweeping immigration bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised Wednesday to veto a sweeping immigration bill, in the latest escalation of a statehouse ...
What is the TRUMP Act? Florida Legislature defies DeSantis, passes own immigration bill
The Florida Legislature rejected some of Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposals for an immigration bill and, in the name of Donald ...
DeSantis to Veto Florida Immigration Bill, Calling It Too Weak
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he’ll veto an immigration bill passed by the Republican-led legislature, dismissing it as ...
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 ...
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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.