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Maria Villarroel

Tennessee Republican Proposes Alternative to Trump's Mass Deportations for Migrants Accused of Minor Crimes

A woman in the audience holds up a poster with a message of support for immigrants as the Los Angeles City Council considers a "sanctuary city" ordinance during a meeting at City Hall in Los Angeles, California, on November 19, 2024. (Credit: Getty Images)

Tennessee state Rep. Todd Warner is seeking to introduce an alternative to President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation initiative, proposing to send migrants accused of minor crimes to sanctuary cities rather than expelling them from the country.

Warner, a Republican, filed the bill called Tennessee Illegal Immigration Act ahead of the legislative session. The proposal would also ensure that all law enforcement agencies report unauthorized immigrants to federal immigration authorities.

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