Tennessee Senate adopts new state immigration crimes

By: Sam Stockard

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 582

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Tennessee Senate passed legislation Monday creating two new state crimes against undocumented immigrants who don’t follow federal deportation orders, a move likely to face a legal challenge.

The Republican-controlled Senate approved SB1779/HB1704 on a 26-6 vote, sending it to the governor’s office for his signature after the House previously passed it 73-22.

The bill is a linchpin of Republicans’ “Immigration 2026” package, crafted in cooperation with President Donald Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff …

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