58 chapters · 1,298 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-42-101 Compliance with federal immigration laws
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(1) The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that:(1) Because the matters contained in this chapter have important statewide ramifications for compliance with and enforcement of federal immigration laws and for the welfare of all citizens in this state, these matters …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-42-102 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Law enforcement agency”:(A) Means an agency in this state charged with enforcement of state or federal laws, or with managing custody of detained persons in this state, and includes, but is not limited to, state police, campus police, and the depa…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-42-103 Enactment of sanctuary policy prohibited
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(a) No state governmental entity or official shall adopt or enact a sanctuary policy. A state governmental entity that adopts or enacts a sanctuary policy is ineligible to enter into any grant contract with the department of economic and community development until the sanctuary …
Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-42-104 Complaint — Injunction — Time for compliance — Violation
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(a) A person residing in a municipality or county who believes a state governmental entity or official has violated § 4-42-103 may file a complaint in chancery court in that person's county of residence. (b) The person filing the complaint has the burden of proving by a preponder…