A bill to hold churches and nonprofits liable if immigrants they aid go on to commit crimes is headed to Gov. Bill Lee for his signature.(Photo: John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)
A bill to hold churches and charitable organizations liable for providing housing aid to immigrants without legal status — who then go on to commit a crime — is now headed to the governor’s desk.
The Tennessee Senate Wednesday voted 70-23 in favor of the legislation ( SB227/HB11 ) brought by Sen. Brent Taylor of Memphis and Rep. Rusty Grills of Newbern, both Republicans…