Senate bill to crack down on illegal immigrants

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee jailers would be required to share information about suspected illegal immigrants with immigration and customs enforcement officials under a proposal that has passed the Senate.

The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Delores Gresham of Somerville was approved 28-3 on Thursday.

It would require jailers to provide information if a person's citizenship status cannot be determined from documents in the individual's possession when arrested or if the "person is in this country illegally."

Supporters of the legislation say it's necessary because many jailers - particularly those in rural areas - don't always report such information.

The companion bill passed the House 67-24 earlier this month. Lawmakers must now work out differences in the legislation before it goes to the governor for his consideration.


Read SB1141/HB0670 at http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInf ... ber=SB1141

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