Immigration policy fights expected to take center stage as Tennessee Legislature reconvenes

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 944

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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As the Tennessee Legislature reconvenes this week, Republicans have signalled that immigration, for a second year in a row, will be a central policy priority.

A Republican supermajority controls both the Tennessee House and Senate. On Monday House Speaker Cameron Sexton told reporters the Republican caucus plans to unveil a package of immigration-related legislation this week, crafted in collaboration with White House Homeland Security advisor Stephen Miller. Sexton offered few specifics.

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