Tennessee legislature passes controversial immigration bill on sanctuary cities, voter ID
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Every state needs this bill.
Yes 💯 Indiana
Absolutely. Illegal aliens aren't citizens and have no rights in this Country.
I wish my state had this law
There's absolutely nothing " controversial " about enforcing the law! NO SANCTUARY CITIES!!!
They are just cowards and are afraid to offend the purple hair weirdos
One horrific crime done by an illegal immigrant already arrested before but let loose due to stupid sanctuary policies, is one too many.
Yeah, nationalists are the criminals. The rates of immigrant crimes are waaaay lower than our own citizens. It's not even close. Period.
Yes. Leave the horrendous crimes to US citizens.
Let’s just skate right on past the two school shootings in your state, both committed by Americans.
yet not 1 republican will interduce a bill makeing it a FELONEY to hire illegals!! its just a jobs program and most of the crime is by rich white men!! yea TRUMP where is the signed energency order to stop thevruch from hireing them?
@@alexiswinter6948Even those are the ones you vote for, though. You're a problem either way. Get some common sense already. It's why you people are being rejected.
It's only controversial to those selling us out.
well said.
That is exactly what I was thinking. 😄👀👍
Like Trump!!
Yes !!!!
@@Papicholo1he’s your daddy now
Stick to your guns, Tennessee!
No matter what they say. No state should have the right to Willy-Nilly pass any law that violates federal immigration laws
Helping someone who entered the country illegally is actually a crime
no
@MaryWorkman-hq9jw Yes, there is a federal crime in the U.S. related to aiding illegals. The statute is 8 U.S. Code § 1324 - Bringing in and harboring certain aliens.
@MaryWorkman-hq9jw Yes, providing aid to someone who is already in the U.S. illegally can be a federal crime under 8 U.S. Code § 1324 (Bringing in and harboring certain aliens). The statute covers more than just facilitating illegal entry; it also criminalizes aiding individuals who are unlawfully present in the U.S.
@@MaryWorkman-hq9jw yes
Right!
They need to get rid of all Sanctuary Cities/states/towns, etc.
If youre a Christian then READ THE BIBLE RIGHT NOW AND PRAY
If illegal immigrant stay in your house before you bought it - you house will be raid by mistake
You will be outside in the middle of the night, crying and telling ICE agent you are not a donkey
and Sanctuary Politicians/Enablers!
I agree with that
Maybe they need to get rid of you.
Should be all 50 states.
Better yet.......We The People take care of them ourselves. A little street justice goes a long way.
@@americansfirst1095one thing about Trump, he really does being out the absolute worst NASTIEST side of people.
@@jonnaking3054how by trying to stop a disaster lol 😂
@@jonnaking3054GTFOH deluded puppet for the establishment 🤡
@jonnaking3054 you're a dude. Trans women are men.
Local elected officials , job is to protect american people , not illegals in this country
no
@@MaryWorkman-hq9jwyeah, sir re pop, the clock on the wall says it’s time to go….now
You're next, first them then us. The slope is slippery
@@BlankForAReason elaborate
@BlankForAReason Do you have a disability to where you can't understand illegal aliens crossed the border illegally???
What about Constitutional rights for the citizenry? Those have been trampled on for years.
Good for Tennessee! Wish more places would do that.
Restoring law and order to America.
A felon with 34 convictions, a sex pervert, told you that?
@michaelhayes7469 Being convicted in a court room full of Trump haters isn't very convincing.
Nothing wrong with keeping our state sovereign under the law.
Arresting someone based on how they vote?
@@MegaChallangerhow do you know ?
Everything unconstitutional about it
@@thecure3665 that's literally what it is. (For elected officials)
@@MegaChallanger if you vote for treason you need to go to prison we're done with this crap
No we're telling them that you can't have any legal sanctuary city! I don't want all these policies where I live. No Sanctuary Cities!
If they are illegal get em out of here thanks and goodbye!
@@aguacatemix8687ice ice baby 😂
As a politician you can't vote to make secession legal either. You're elected to represent your citizen constituents. If you can't do that you're unqualified for public office.
Amen!
🇺🇸 It’s about upholding the law at our border 🇺🇸 why would any elected official not choose to protect our country?
I don’t understand it either
@@lisawalker7923I can't understand how you support someone getting prison time for how they VOTE. Very North Koreaesc
They expect these people will vote Democrat.
Border...Tennessee don't have a border issue... just a money grab....hate filled mongering...by fake Christians....
The Dems look at illegals as future voters and cheap labor , and pretend to care about them , I’m all for this bill
Illegal immigration is illegal, it’s not hard to understand.
There is NO controversy
1st amendmendt
@fuxkag3908what does religion have to do with this
@@RyanMcAllister-e5g
Arresting people for voting against certain policy goes against the 1st amendmendt
@@RyanMcAllister-e5g The first amendment is not about religion it's about freedom of speech. That said I agree with this law and it's not about the first amendment.
Religion 😂nothing they dont freaking belong here what don't you people understand @@RyanMcAllister-e5g
This is not controversial. Get over yourselves media!
The actual controversy is sanctuary city being an abuse of power of the city to refuse to comply with existing laws. It's dangerous for cities to have the power to just ignore state and federal laws for something clearly that's in the jurisdiction of the federal government ...immigration in this case but it can be anything like federal taxes.... just imagine a city just decide to say we don't want to pay federal taxes anymore
I'm all in agreement if states want to reclaim their sovereignty.
The constitution provides for both federal, state, city, and local rights. No city or state has no right to have sanctuary cities.
If people cared about the law, Trump would be in jail.
Then get rid of the OPTION on the ballo
@@debdeb62065Hillary and Joe should have been there long ago.
Bout time to make it a law to protect our country
Pat it is already a law, read Title 8, U.S.C. § 1324
good for TN!!!! we don't want sanctuary cities here!!!
None Anywhere, Would Be Nice 💯
How is this different than arresting an elected public official that refuses to vote for an election certification?
The point is, are we going to start arresting people that refuse to vote the way we want them to?
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Racists.
Now, get them out of our workplaces here in TN!!!
There are gonna be pissed off bosses. But I love it. I’m not from Tennessee but. I did lose my job to illegals. I want my job back.
I agree
Then better see ya signing up for their jobs.
@senorchill503
They were filled before they lawlessly took them and those jobs were done well. This is a woke movement gone bad. Got to help TRUMP turn it around
@ Americans weee working those jobs before the Biden flooded our country. It happened to me.
This is what the majority has been asking for and voted for. There is no controversy. We the people don’t care what a few protesters and desperate democrats have to say.
I'd think the fact that criminalizing elected representatives from voting in certain ways is extremely unconstitutional and undemocratic is the reason for the controversy.
I guess dont violate the constitution by protecting law breaking undocumented @@OuterCraft
It's good to know how much you want to protect the U.S. Constitution. Oh yeah, everybody wants to throw anyone in jail who tries to help the stranger.
@@OuterCraft You cannot have an inferior authority (local, state) make laws that direct the circumvention of violation of Federal authority. Do you want the rule of law, or a pick-whatever-I-want-to-follow contest? End of discussion.
@@marybethlibbey2931 That stranger broke USC 8 Section 1325. That's a criminal act, and shielding or harboring them away from the mechanisms of apprehension by the lawful authorities is itself a crime in statutory law involving almost every other crime (e.g., kidnapping, murder, robbery, burglary, fraud, etc.).
It’s not controversial. I love it. Politicians can lose their office if they make sanctuary cities.
The politicians are elected to represent their constituents...if a city wants to be a sanctuary, they can vote to do that. Sanctuary just means they don't turn people in, the federal government can still come in and arrest people
Protect our country 🇺🇸 and jail the traitors !!
Yes, Trump should be in jail.
Oh grow up, your obsession is getting old@@debdeb62065
Do you believe in God?
" *CURSED* IS ANYONE WHO WITHHOLDS JUSTICE FROM THE *FOREIGNER* , THE FATHERLESS, OR THE WIDOW, AND ALL THE PEOPLE SHALL SAY AMEN
DEUTERONOMY 27:19
AMEN 🙏🏼🙌🏼
YOU HAVE BEEN FOOLED BY A FALSE PROPHET AS WARNED IN THE BIBLE
THE BIBLE EXPLICITLY TELLS US TO HAVE THE *SAME* LAW FOR FOREIGNERS AND NATIVE BORN CITIZENS
YOU ARE *HYPOCRITICAL* AND *SELFISH*
THE BIBLE TELLS US TO TAKE CARE OF IMMIGRANTS, THE POOR, AND CHILDREN, BUT YOU SNUB YOUR NOSE AND SAY "THATS NOT *MY* RESPONSIBILITY" WHEN THE BIBLE SAYS *IT IS*
Matthew 25:31-46
"Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you *did not do for me* ".
Exodus 12:49
49 The *same law* applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.”
CAN YOU READ: IT SAYS THE *SAME LAW*
"The *foreigner* residing among you *must* be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, *for you were foreigners* in Egypt. I am the LORD your God."
LEVITICUS 19:34
@@kaiaz1256 jesus said to obey the laws of your host country. But go ahead and try to preach to us that actually believe
No sanctuary cities ❤
If your illegal your on your way out .
*you’re….. twice
@nicolascreech6367 Well the Majority of All Americans are loving seeing these deportations and I watched those video....Twice.
You’re*….. only once.
Find your way home too.. ya'll was brought from somewhere else too.. ya'll came from immigrants.. go home too.. don't be ignorant of your background. And less stupidity blaa. Blah blas.. and get your ass to work.. of the fields thst nome of you lazy ass want to do.. if ya'll won't do it.. them keep your f. Mouth shut .
Then get rid of the OPTION on the ballo
Hell yeah. Playtime is over. 🇺🇸🎉👍
Great job Tennessee!
We need this bill nation wide!😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
World wide. 👈👀
Pay attention to where your information comes from folks. This Station is owned by the Sinclair Group... If you drill down into it its Major Shareholder is BLACK ROCK... IF you know you know. 🤷🏻♂️
Did they state anything that was untrue or failed to report comprehensively, failing to present the issue in context?
Soros
I don't care who owns it. They talked about the news. They didn't make a bunch of stuff up and slander anyone that I saw. They included both sides.
Trillions of dollars in debt plus interests.
I'm from Texas, but thank you Tennessee. For passing a law that's going to hold legislators accountable for their actions against the people.great job
Complete disregard for the democratic process. It's very unconstitutional to make it illegal for elected representatives to vote in certain ways.
@OuterCraft they're not telling these representatives, they can't vote, they have 2 choices. Don't vote at all or both. There's nothing illegal about the process. Matter of fact, the Democrats and all these democratic stronghold states, they're doing the same thing to every city employee telling them, you cannot contact I or any of the feds when there's been illegal, you're not giving them a vote or what if one of these sheriffs want to call ice? But they can't, because you're not giving them a choice.Where's the democratic choice of that
Arresting lawmakers who vote against the ruling party's agenda isn't 'accountability', it's fascism.
@@thesilverblack708that is what they want. They want a Neo-Nazi state..
@thesilverblack708 in the democratic stronghold states, they are doing the same thing, bypassing sanctuary laws. Police officers and other assembly people are not allowed to assist ice d. EA or the federal government, because it's against the law, it's the same thing, and if you do, you could go to jail. If you assist them. So basically, in those democratic strongholds, they're not giving those people a choice whether they want to speak to ice or any other federal department about illegals, because it's against the law same thing. So don't try to pull this, it's unconstitutional, cause it's not Now that the scripts are flipped, we're in charge, not you, we are we?The people are in charge
As a right-leaning Libertarian, I have to agree. Criminalizing votes is a dangerous path.,
Herein lies the problem ... Criminalizing votes isn't the part anyone is looking at, nor the slippery slope it leads to. They just want the brown people to go away 🙄
What controversy?? This is great
1st amendmendt???
@ what does it mean to you?
@fuxkag3908 that's bs. They are breaking EXISTING FED LAWS!!! duhhhh
Criminalizing lawmakers for if their vote is not in line with the ruling party. That's something China does.
@slewfoot6608
You are aware what doors getting arrested for voting against certain policy opens,
A way to a authoritarian nation
Whats so controversial about enforcing the law?
The communists are pissed
These Democrats have had it their way so long that this is breaking their brain.
that's not very christian of you
I love it!
@@marcuscisneros8528 are you a Christian and are you a legal resident of Tennessee?
@ you bet brother, I’m the rootinest tootinest pure aryan cowboy there is partner
@marcuscisneros8528 so you're a Christian?
I really don't understand sanctuary cities, if I let a bank robber hide in my house wouldn't I get into trouble for doing that ?
Sanctuary only means the city or state doesn't turn illegal immigrants over to ICE. Ice is 100% free to come in and arrest people
Yes
All the bleeding heart bs. Save it!!!
The American people are tired of Democrats backstabbing us while they make themselves rich.
Tennessee you just made a fan of me. My wife an I are visiting relatives in Arkansas this year. I now want to take a few days too visit your great state.
Where was the controversy ?
Charging an elected official with a felony for how they vote? You just like it because it's for your side. What's the next type of vote you think should be a felony?
@@innertubezYou totally missed the point. Holding elected officials accountable for violating the Constitution of the Republic of the United States, and choosing to ignore and subvert its laws, has always been a felony and a federal crime. What part of that do you not understand, "inner tubes"? 🤣
BRAVO TENNESEE 👏👏🫵Bring that here to Washington State 😊
This legislation violates nothing in the TN constitution.
It does in the American one
1st amendmendt
@fuxkag3908 Focus. The argument was that it violated the TN constitution. As far as violating the 1st Amendment, it doesn't do that either.
@@fortesfortunajuvat6782
Isint the US Constitution more important then a state one?
Explain how does arresting politicans for voting against Trumps policy not go against the 1st
@@fortesfortunajuvat6782
Explain how it Isint last I checked arresting people for voting against policy is not very 1st amendmendt
It violates basic free speech and anti democracy. Just wait until they start forcing bills you don't agree with. It is anti American
It is illegal to outlaw something that violates the law. who knew?
I think this is good for Tennessee and other states need to stand with us.
Sorry to say, However the other T state was the first ot past a Bill like the TN past
Let the 2 Ts start something . Now for the other 48 to get in line
Texas. Senate Bill 4 (SB 4)
USA Stands with Tennessee!
what the hell are they talking about? You breaking the law in the first place, they cross here illegally, which is a criminal offense, and you harboring them, which is also another criminal offense. 🤣😅😅 they're basically saying they should have the freedom to break the constitution whenever they please, because they're in a position of power
Federal trumps state and local, harboring fugitives is illegal, and unauthorized border crossing is a criminal act (per U.S.C. 8 Section 1325).
Notice only Democrats disagree.
It's not a criminal offense to cross the border illegally. It's a misdemeanor handled by immigration court, which is Civil court...thus a civil offense. States aren't required to uphold federal law or cooperate with federal law....State's Rights. Like some states made Marijuana legal but the Federal government has not
I agree with your logic!
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ENTERING WITHOUT AN INSPECTION IS AGAINST THE LAW OF THE LAND!
IS A CRIME HERE OR ANY COUNTRY!!!!
Sometimes a Federal massive overreach is necessary when state and local governments refuse to do what is necessary to protect your citizens
Good job Tennessee
Nothing dangerous at all. You should not be able to pass a law that breaks other laws. Politicians are not elite and above the law. Make them accountable for stupid things.
I hear ..you are making point.. I do not support sanctuary cities.. In my view, I dont consider them existing in law.. that cannot stop deportation.
but lol
I am not sure I would support any bill that bans elected official from voting on "whatever" law or policy they want,, lol..if that is true , that appears to be unconstitutional.. let see what happen..
Not controversial. It's YOU who always say that. AMERICANS WANT THIS
How can an elected official think that passing a bill saying one will go to jail because of the way he voted is constitutional. As a republic one wants their representative to have a voice. This smacks of the government limiting speech and thought.
......"limiting speech and thought"... you mean like the democrats and the MSM have been doing since the Barack Odumba/Joe Bidumb regimes!!!
The people have spoken. The freak show is over! Go ahead and lock up O’Connell and his cronies immediately!
THAT'S AWESOME!!!
This law is something to be proud of as a Tennesseean.
Shameful and cowardly
Texas. Senate Bill 4 (SB 4)
I remember when alabama passed a strict immigration law. 70% of their fruit and vegetable crops rotted. The next year, their legislature rescinded the law
Slave labor
Thank goodness! Law and order!
Whats Controversial about it?
That immigration lawyer is PISSED he passed the bar exam and will now be out of job.
How is this controversial? Common sense shouldn’t be ‘controversial’.
The American people already voted on this.
GET OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Great news! ❤
Making it a crime to vote for certain bill should be illegal.
I don't support sanctuary city resolutions, but fascist policies can not be tolerated.
It seems this bill is attempting to hold elected officials accountable if they vote to break existing federal laws in a narrow context; that being harboring illegal immigrants who by virtue of being here in violation of our immigration laws are criminals.
You would think the concept is common sense and acting in a manner supporting one’s own best interests and the best interests of your fellow Americans AKA constituents. Upholding the oath of office as well.
A law against voting for something? That seems like a weird way to go about it
It's weird to have to do so to begin with, but so-called "sanctuary cities" are directing the evasion and harboring of criminal fugitives (which is illegal, obviously).
No, it is a law denying the 'right' to vote to breal the law
@ Hmmm, maybe. Still reads like spaghetti code
Then get rid of the OPTION on the ballo
Anything that impedes the right to vote is unconstitutional. Period. The representatives have a right to vote on their issues for their constituents independently. It has always been that way. If you love the constitution so much, TN, then why are you taking an axe to it? You can't have it both ways.
Is there Sanctuary States for American citizens when wanted by Federal law enforcement?
Well, some States made Marijuana legal....so you can go there and smoke. If the federal government decides to crack down on Marijuana users, they can still go into the state and arrest you there
These people would be hunting down Anne Frank in another time.
There should be no sanctuary cities and no politicians that like to hide in the shadows. Term limits are drastically needed as well. No more career politicians making bank due to their actions.
THIS IS AWESOME!
Thank you Tennessee
Immigration policy needs reform, politicians know this but are too afraid to do anything because of losing votes. The US has a need for labor, but there is no easy way to apply for a temporary work visa to come over and do this work. This not helpful to either businesses, farms, construction or hotel industry etc. that need workers because Americans will not do the work.
All 50 need this law.
It's called States Rights, the 10th amendment says Federal government can't force States to cooperate with federal law
That is dangerous and unconstitutional. You can't make it illegal for representatives to vote a particular way.
Well done Tennessee. Its time to hold these officials accountable. They are destroying our communities and families.
They are voted in by the people...if their constituents don't like them, they will vote them out
@terryowen6759 I agree, but that only works if you don't have someone manufacturing fake ballots or hiding real ones.
Controversial? This is great!
Big 👍 Tennessee, this Texan supports you 100%.
What's controversial? Aiding and abetting is illegal.
Sanctuary only means the city or state won't turn you in to ICE, they can't stop ICE from coming in and arresting illegal immigrants
How is this controversial? This is just common sense
They also voted that state unemployment offices are required to send their unemployed to local farms to pick tomatoes and fruit in order to receive unemployment payments.
Gosh, that’s brilliant! Work =money.
@@Stayhydrated736it's forced labor...
That's forced labor, I knew that was where things were headed. How are you going to look for a job and do interviews when your out picking cotton?
@@terryowen6759 Not really as these are American jobs that were lost to migrants. MAGA wanted these jobs back for Americans so now they are available and need to be filled. They pay under minimum wage so that helps the growers out.
Good, I know plenty of bums milking the system that ought to show them a thing or two about how money should be earned!
Awesome job TN. We need it in NJ.
Your job is to protect the citizens, not illegals. Love you, 2:42 Tennessee 😍
So when a city votes to be a sanctuary city why not call that controversial?
Yes
Yep, most media is far left at this point. It's astounding.
@@deebee4575There was a report that came out on X the other night and Elon claimed the Democrats were giving mainstream news and websites 400 million for disinformation about Trump and the Republicans.
@@deebee4575Elon said the other night, 400 million was given to news and websites telling them to spread disinformation about Trump and Republicans
Because being for the rule of law is not politically neutral, according to far-left psychopaths.
Y’all applaud authoritarianism when it supports your political view. Give your politicians free reign to act as dictators and just wait till they turn that authoritarianism on you
Every state needs this bill ,imagination is completely out of control.
We are telling an elected official "you can't cast a vote of treason".
Why is this controversial again?
They didn't say you can't talk about it 😁
PoW WHOOP wHaM.
boycott tennessee. immigration is federal business not the states.
Boycott lunatic liberal Democrats instead! Imagine protecting illegal aliens instead of American citizens, that is insanity!!!
Sign that bill . Knoxville is a sanctuary city . 👍🎉
They should have added “if you even think the word sanctuary, straight to jail”. 😂
It Should Pass
Have you ever noticed these schmucks in the media never actually explain these bills?
Get this woman outtttt!!
Who is paying for these immigration lawyers
Is ch9 the CNN of Chattanooga ?
YES ALL OF CHATTANOOGA NEWS IS GARBAGE THEY LOVE THE EVIL ONES
Yes all of chattanooga news outlets are for the EVIL ONES 💯👈