A state review found the bill could’ve jeopardized more than $1 billion in federal education funding if enacted, as it violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Given the potential loss, House leadership paused consideration of the bill after it passed the Senate earlier this month.
To combat isolation for local immigrants, this nonprofit recruits allies and volunteers
Fear of deportation has led some immigrants to hide in their homes. TIRRC says it’s fighting that fear by selling yard signs that say “Immigrants Belong.”
Gun violence prevention, transit and housing: what Nashvillians want their city to fund
Nashvillians gathered this week before the Metro Council to request salary increases for Metro employees and more funding for the arts and affordable housing, among other causes.
Tennessee passes sweeping immigration law to support Trump’s mass deportations
Gov. Bill Lee wants to create a new state division to enforce immigration laws, mirroring a push from President Donald Trump to expel migrants.
How Metro Nashville and community organizations are moving forward on transit
Just over a month after Nashville voters approved a new tax to fund transit, Metro is taking steps towards executing those upgrades. But the city isn’t the only player taking action.
Your Turn to Talk: Nashville’s voter support eco-system
Every county in Tennessee has an election commission whose job it is to give out accurate information to voters. Some counties do a better job than others in fulfilling this obligation.
Tennessee stalls a bill that would increase penalties for transporting undocumented immigrants
Legislation filed in Tennessee’s statehouse would increase the penalty for people that give a ride to an undocumented immigrant.
‘I have to be the change that I need to see’: Meet three first-time candidates running for the Tennessee House in 2024
First-time political candidates are often spurred into action by personal experiences. Three new Democratic candidates on the ballot this fall in Tennessee are making the personal political through advocacy and action. Here’s what to know about Shaundelle Brooks, Allie Phillips and Luis Mata.
‘The work is not done’: A local immigrant advocacy group says it’s pushing for more permanent solutions after TPS extensions
On June 13, the U.S. government announced the extension of the temporary legal status of more than 300,000 immigrants, whose deportation protections and work permits were targeted by the Trump administration.
‘The best day ever’: Nashville celebrates World Refugee Day in style
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition held its annual World Refugee Day event this week in South Nashville — signifying that, for many refugees in the area, Nashville has become their home away from home.
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