500+ Let Governor Lee Know: Tennessee is Our Home!

Immigrants, refugees, allies march against anti-immigrant legislation, for democracy. NASHVILLE— More than 500 immigrants, refugees, and their allies took to the streets today in protest of recently passed anti-immigrant legislation HB2124/SB2576 and the current climate of fear and discrimination being stoked by the Tennessee General Assembly, organized by the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition and TIRRC Votes. “Tonight’s action was a testament to the resilience of our communities and how we come together to keep each other safe,” said Lisa Sherman Luna, Executive Director at TIRRC and TIRRC Votes. “From Memphis to Mountain City, immigrant families are deeply embedded in Tennessee, and we won’t sit idly by as our legislature turns our laws against us. Immigrants, refugees, and our allies across the state will come together powerfully in our communities, on the steps of the capitol, and the ballot box to protect our families and build a Tennessee where everyone can thrive.” SB2576/HB2124, according to senate bill’s sponsor Brent Taylor, aims to require local police work with ICE whenever a person is detained, though the broadness of the bill has created confusion among members of the General Assembly as well as legal experts. The bill has been transmitted to...