House Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Sparks has defeated immigrant rights activist Luis Mata to be reelected to his seat, which he has held since 2010. Sparks supports charter schools and the school voucher program, in addition to investing in public schools. He has said that Rutherford County’s overburdened school system has been caused by illegal […]
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.
‘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.
With Nashville mayoral forum and turnout push, an immigrant rights group hopes to boost interest in local races
Nearly 600 people gathered at Plaza Mariachi for a mayoral forum on immigrant and refugee issues hosted by TIRRC VOTES Monday night. Now, the organization is shifting its focus to voter registration and engagement ahead of the election this August.
A new Tennessee law blocks some immigrants from buying property
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.
To diversify Nashville’s boards and commissions, Metro is changing how people get appointed
Nashville is rewriting rules to make sure the government’s gatekeepers, watchdogs and spenders reflect the city’s population. The moves comes as Metro elected officials have battled for two years about representation on the city’s boards and commissions.
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.
Nashville’s Plan To Boost Vaccination Rates Aims To Reach Immigrants And Non-English Speakers
Nashville’s new campaign to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among communities of color includes plans for immigrants, refugees and people who don’t consider English their primary language.
Tennessee Domestic Workers Get Organized To Soften Blow Of COVID-19 And Fight For Rights
Six months ago, Karina Hernández was beginning to see her job prospects as a domestic worker disappear. She told WPLN News then that she had been without a job for months. She was having a hard time.
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