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Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-68-101 Legislative findings, determinations and declarations
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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 a…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-68-102 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter:(1) “Law enforcement agency”:(A) Means an agency of a political subdivision of this state charged with enforcement of state, county, municipal, or federal laws, or with managing custody of detained persons in this state, and includes, but is not limite…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 7-68-103 Adoption of sanctuary policy prohibited
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(a) No local governmental entity or official shall adopt or enact a sanctuary policy. A local 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. § 7-68-104 Violations — Filing complaint — Burden of proof — Court actions — Compliance with orders
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(a) A person residing in a municipality or county who believes a local governmental entity or official has violated § 7-68-103 may file a complaint in chancery court in that person's county of residence. (b) The person filing the complaint shall have the burden of proving by a pr…