Immigration enforcement bill brings lawsuit threat

WMC-TV
February 16, 2011
NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Rep. Joe Carr introduced a bill empowering local law enforcement officers to question suspects on whether they are legally in the country.

A similar measure in Arizona's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law that passed last year is currently the subject of a federal lawsuit.

Carr and Senate sponsor Bill Ketron, a Republican representing the Murfreesboro area, said in a Wednesday news conference introducing the bill that they believe their legislation will survive a court challenge.

That may be put to the test.

American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee executive director Hedy Weinberg said the group would pursue litigation if the bill passes.

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