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.”
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.
Republican incumbent Rep. Mike Sparks reelected to House District 49
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.
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