Tennessee SB1972 establishes the Tennessee Veteran Protection and Due Process Act to safeguard veterans from wrongful immigration enforcement.
Tennessee SB1972 amends Tennessee law to create the Tennessee Veteran Protection and Due Process Act. This act mandates state and local law enforcement to verify a veteran's status before assisting in immigration enforcement actions. It prohibits state assistance in immigration actions unless federal authorities certify the individual is not a veteran or have reviewed their veteran status. The act also ensures veterans in custody have access to counsel and their benefits are not denied pending verification. Evidence obtained in violation of this act is inadmissible in state proceedings.
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