A new law aims to prevent foreign governments from buying agricultural land in Tennessee. But it has a wide scope that could affect certain people and not just their countries.
Republicans criticized a federal plan to transport asylum seekers to Tennessee, but migrant-serving groups have sought this kind of coordination
High profile Tennessee Republicans railed against a federal plan a couple of weeks ago that they said would bring “busloads” of asylum seekers to the state. So far, that hasn’t happened.
Migrants headed for Tennessee draw Republican backlash, but nonprofits say they’re prepping welcome centers
The relocation of migrants in federal custody to Tennessee is setting off a conservative firestorm, with conflicting statements and few details.
New career options could soon open for thousands of immigrants in Tennessee
Under current law, some immigrants who are federally authorized to work in the US, like DACA and TPS receipients, are still denied access to state professional and commercial licenses. That can prevent certain immigrants from working in a wide range of career fields.
Gallery: Nashville Comes Together For a Taste Of The City’s International Food Scene
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition hosted its InterNASHional Night Market this weekend, highlighting local restaurants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Investigation: Nashville Health Officials Have Struggled To Address COVID Clusters In Immigrant Communities
Immigrant and refugee households have represented an outsized share of coronavirus cases in Nashville. But the city is still playing catch-up to provide critical services to contain the spread of COVID-19, especially among Spanish speakers.
‘Today We Won’ — Young Immigrants In Tennessee Rejoice At Supreme Court Ruling
When Jazmin Ramirez heard the news early Thursday that the U.S. Supreme court ruled that she and 700,000 other young undocumented immigrants would be allowed to remain in this country, she waited for someone else to tell her before she could believe it herself.
Community Groups Call For Statewide Plan To Address COVID Disparities In Tennessee’s Latino Population
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, along with more than a dozen other community groups, are calling on Gov. Bill Lee and local government officials to establish a plan to address COVID-19 disparities in the state’s Latino community.
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