Tennessee SB6002 amends state laws to strengthen immigration enforcement and restrict sanctuary policies.
Tennessee SB6002 amends various sections of Tennessee Code to enhance immigration enforcement and restrict sanctuary policies. It makes it unlawful for officials to adopt sanctuary policies, with violations classified as Class E felonies. The bill establishes an immigration enforcement grant program to incentivize local governments to enforce federal immigration laws. It also creates a centralized immigration enforcement division within the Department of Safety, tasked with overseeing collaboration with federal agencies and facilitating communication.
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