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A measure that would allow Tennessee schools to refuse undocumented students is likely dead for the 2025 legislative session.

A measure to challenge the right to an education for undocumented students narrowly passed the Tennessee Senate, 19-13, to the outrage of protesters inside and outside of the chamber.

The bill nevertheless earned the vote of 8 Republicans to advance out of a Tennessee House committee Monday

The measure would take effect only after a Supreme Court decision, Constitutional Amendment or other action allows states to regulate immigration

The bill has raised alarms among nonprofits, churches and faith organizations that charity work they provide regardless of immigration status could lead to arrest

A bill allowing Tennessee public schools to exclude children without legal immigration status cleared a House subcommittee Tuesday as protestors gathered outside the hearing room chanting “stop hurting kids” and “shame on you.”

Tennessee schools could refuse to teach students without legal status, or charge their families tuition, under a bill advancing in the statehouse.

The proposed legislation would apply to a broad range of civil actions and prevent immigrants from accessing state’s crime victims fund

Pair of bills would create new felony and misdemeanor offenses for “encouraging” immigrants without legal status

The Boone County Detention Center holds people detained for ICE. Civil rights investigators have found deficiencies in the jail’s health and safety protocols.