A February event in Nashville’s Centennial Park drew about 400 immigrants to protest Tennessee anti-immigrant bills. (Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)
The Tennessee Senate on Thursday approved legislation that could subject churches and charitable organizations to lawsuits if they provide housing aid to immigrants without legal status who go on to commit a crime.
The bill ( SB227/HB11 ) by Sen. Brent Taylor of Memphis and Rep. Rusty Grills of Newbern has drawn pushback from some faith leaders who contend it is a violation of their religious freedom and their faith-based mission to care for the stranger, and all those in need…