TN immigration enforcement division to be largely exempt from state public records laws

Records made by a recently-created state immigration enforcement office, the result of a new law passed in late January, could largely remain secret from the public — drawing concern from First Amendment experts and immigration advocates.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed the immigration bill on Feb. 12, establishing a new state enforcement office which will act as a liaison between local and federal officers on immigration issues. The law largely exempts from the new office from public records laws.

The law also criminalizes local officials who vote for sanctuary policies…

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