TN legislature approves immigration bill

State senators approved SB6002 Wednesday, creating criminal Class E felonies for officials who adopt sanctuary policies. According to the bill’s text, officials can also be removed upon conviction. In addition, the bill requires the Department of Public Safety to issue lawful permanent residents a temporary driver’s license instead of a standard license. The temporary license will be used to help determine voter eligibility for someone who presents a Tennessee driver’s license as identification. This bill now awaits a House vote and then if approved, Governor Bill Lee’s signature.