Advocates for critically ill kids urge Lee to intervene before deadline to report immigration status

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 1,121

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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As a deadline looms for about 400 sick and disabled kids to be reported to immigration officials because they receive public healthcare benefits, advocates on Tuesday urged Gov. Bill Lee to intervene.

“Today we’re calling on Gov. Lee to take the steps needed to protect these children,” said Lisa Sherman Luna, executive director of the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition.

The Tennessee Department of Health has warned parents their children will be reported to …

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