Controversial immigration bill heads to Gov. Lee's desk

A Rural Calling: Liv Cook

On a Thursday afternoon in early April, two young women addressed the school board in East Tennessee’s rural McMinn County. Both were raised in families that came to this country as immigrants. They were expressing their concerns with a bill the state legislature is deliberating that would allow local school districts to deny enrollment to undocumented children.One young woman spoke of her parents’ hopes and dreams in coming to this country and …

Latest immigration fight is taking place in Tennessee

In Tennessee, controversial bills allowing Tennessee school districts to deny enrollment to illegal alien students have taken another step toward becoming law.

Controversial immigration bill heads to Gov. Lee's desk

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A controversial bill is now on Governor Bill Lee's desk awaiting his signature. It allows charitable organizations in Tennessee to be held legally responsible if they provide long-term housing to someone in the country unlawfully and that person commits a crime while receiving those services. Under the bill, nonprofits could face civil liability if their actions are found to be negligent or reckless. 50 years on fr…