Tennessee Faces Lawsuit for Denying Drivers’ Licenses to Immigrants with Work Visas

Tennessee faces lawsuit for denying drivers’ licenses to immigrants with work visas

A coalition of immigration attorneys is suing Tennessee over a new policy that denies drivers’ licenses to thousands of immigrants in the state. For years, non-U.S. citizens could get a temporary drivers’ license using a valid work permit to show they had federal permission to be in the U.S. In recent weeks, the Tennessee Department […]

Governor Lee Questions Rule His Legislation Created Causing Immigrant Driver’s License Renewal Issues

Despite Promoting And Signing Off On Legislation That Paved The Way For Its Implementation, Gov. Lee Said He Is Seeking Additional Information About A Rule Change Stemming From A New State Law That Has Resulted In Tennessee Immigrants Including DACA Recipients And Others With Legal Work Authorization To Be Denied Driver’s License Renewals.

Immigrant advocacy groups file lawsuit against TN over drivers license policies

A new legal battle is brewing in Tennessee. Immigrant advocacy groups have filed a lawsuit...