TN Republicans' Bill Would Oust Officials Who Release 'Confidential' Immigration Enforcement Details

GOP bill would oust, arrest elected officials who share immigration enforcement information | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Tennessee Republican lawmakers unveiled legislation this week that would make it a felony for public officials to release the names of immigration officers in another public swipe aimed at the Democratic mayor of Nashville.

Tennessee Lawmaker Files Bill To Criminalize Doxxing Of Immigration Enforcement Officers

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GOP bill would oust, arrest elected officials who share immigration enforcement information

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement walk back to the agency's North Nashville facility after escorting a bus filled with immigrants out of the parking lot. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) Tennessee Republican lawmakers unveiled legislation this week that would make it a felony for public officials to release the names of immigration officers in yet another public swipe aimed at the Democratic mayor of Nashville. The bill, filed by…

TN Republicans' bill would oust officials who release 'confidential' immigration enforcement details

Top Tennessee Republicans are backing a new bill that would allow for ousting public officials who publish "confidential" details about federal immigration enforcement operations.

Tennessee Officials Could Face Felony Charges for Releasing Names of Officers Aiding ICE Efforts Under Republican-Led Bill

Tennessee Republicans are attempting to criminalize the publication of documents related to immigration enforcement in order to protect officials aiding ICE.

Republicans Increase Pressure on Mayor With New Legislation

State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R–Franklin) and state Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton (R–Crossville) have filed a bill that would criminalize “doxxing” of federal agents and allow for the removal of elected officials in the latest escalation against Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell.