From a verified voter in Memphis, TNOppose HB2506/SB1464 which would prevent the exact kind of open records requests that obtain bodycam footage. It would criminalize local governments for sharing information about ICE activity, allowing law enforcement to operate in total secrecy. This is a bill that opposes accountability.
From a verified voter in Memphis, TNOppose HB1704/SB1779 which would create state level immigration laws so Tennessee would have its own immigration laws. Creates a Class A misdemeanor for entering or refusing to leave the state. In reality, it makes it a crime to be undocumented in this state.
From a verified voter in Memphis, TNOppose HB1640/SB 1881 which would designate records of the office of Homeland Security related to critical infrastructure as confidential and exempt from public records requests. Again, this power is so broad and it could be used to target political opponents, activists, or anyone labeled as a “terr
From a verified voter in Memphis, TNOppose HB 1639/SB 1880 which would create a state office of Homeland Security within the Department of Safety. This office would have powers so broad it could target political opponents, activists, or anyone labeled a “terrorist”. And it would make all records confidential. It is a threat to all of
From a verified voter in Memphis, TNOppose HB662, which would allow the state government to install a politically appointed oversight board. Such a board will undemocratically control our school system (MSCS) for at least 4 years. This bill is modeled after the disastrous state takeover of Houston ISD. This bill seeks to wrest control
From a verified voter in Memphis, TNOppose HB793 which would strip undocumented students of their right to a public education. This bill seeks to overturn Plyler v. Doe, the 1982 U. S. Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children without permanent legal status free access to a public education.
From a verified voter in Memphis, TNOppose the Reporting Requirements for citizenship This bill, HB1711, would mandate hospitals and schools etc., to report on the citizenship status of the people they serve. The goal is to provide an annual cost as a reason to decline services.
From a verified voter in Memphis, TNOppose Discrimination in Sentencing This bill deals with criminal justice and sentencing procedures. It updates Tennessee code to provide sentencing enhancements, classification of certain felonies and court procedures when prior convictions are involved. While a supporter may argue that it tightens
From a verified voter in Memphis, TNOppose Discrimination in Professional Licensing This bill requires anyone who is applying for a professional license or certificate to provide proof of US citizenship or lawful residence before the license can be issued or renewed. It provides that reciprocal licenses from other states meet the same
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