Stop Tennessee from Criminalizing Immigrants

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Tennessee lawmakers are taking up SB 1779/HB 1704, which would criminalize undocumented people who have removal orders but are still present in Tennessee. Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, tn.gov.

This law is in direct conflict with a Supreme Court ruling which bars states from creating their own immigration enforcement laws.

The dangers of SB 1779/HB 1074 are clear. It would:

Violate Supreme Court precedent: In, the court struck down a state's ability to create their own immigration enforcement laws, specifically laws making it a state crime to not have documentation.
Create state overreach: States do not have authority to enforce immigration laws and determine unlawful status.
Create fear and chaos across Tennessee: This law impacts families and people across the state, even those traveling through.

Protect the right to due process and oppose criminal punishment for civil violations.

Tell your legislators to vote "No" on SB 1779/HB 1704 and ensure that state government stays in its lane.

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This law is in direct conflict with a Supreme Court ruling which bars states from creating their own immigration enforcement laws.

The dangers of SB 1779/HB 1074 are clear. It would:

Violate Supreme Court precedent: In, the court struck down a state's ability to create their own immigration enforcement laws, specifically laws making it a state crime to not have documentation.
Create state overreach: States do not have authority to enforce immigration laws and determine unlawful status.
Create fear and chaos across Tennessee: This law impacts families and people across the state, even those traveling through.

Protect the right to due process and oppose criminal punishment for civil violations.

Tell your legislators to vote "No" on SB 1779/HB 1704 and ensure that state government stays in its lane.

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Your State Senator

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I urge you to vote "NO" on SB 1779/HB 1704, which would criminalize many undocumented people in Tennessee.

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Stop Tennessee from Criminalizing Immigrants

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