Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Education, arguing that its Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) grant program is racially discriminatory and violates the U.S. Constitution. The legal challenge, joined by the nonprofit Students for Fair Admissions, was filed in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Tennessee.
Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) announced that he will resign from Congress before the end of his term. Green's departure will leave Republicans with only a slim majority.
Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has condemned Nashville’s Democrat Mayor Freddie O’Connell for allegedly placing the safety of criminal illegal aliens above that of law-abiding citizens. Blackburn accused O’Connell of doxxing federal immigration officers and creating a de facto sanctuary city in violation of Tennessee law.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee (R) recently signed a bill allowing medical personnel to refuse to conduct abortions or other practices violating their religious beliefs and conscience.
Immigration enforcement is ramping up in Davidson County, Tennessee, where local authorities are increasingly transferring detainees to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In a strong move to protect children and hold predators accountable, the Tennessee General Assembly passed House Bill 973 on April 10, extending the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse crimes.
