Tennessee § 4-42-101 - Compliance with federal immigration laws.
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§ 4-42-101. Compliance with federal immigration laws.
The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that: 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 are of statewide concern; Allowing illegal immigrants to reside within this state undermines federal immigration laws and state laws allocating available resources; and The attorney general and reporter and all appropriate state law enforcement agencies are to vigorously pursue all federal moneys to which the state may be entitled for the reimbursement of moneys spent to comply with federal immigration laws. Acts 2018, ch. 973, § 1. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2018, ch. 973, § 1 enacted a new chapter 59, §§ 4-59-101 — 4-59-104 ; however, the enactment by Acts 2018, ch. 973, § 1 was designated as chapter 42, §§ 4-42-101 — 4-42-104 by authority of the Code Commission. Acts 2018, ch. 973, § 6 (a) The act, which enacted this section, shall be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws regulating immigration, protecting the civil rights of all persons, and respecting the privileges and immunities of United States citizens. (b) In complying with the requirements of this act, no law enforcement officer shall consider an individual's race, color, or national origin, except to the extent permitted by the United States or Tennessee constitution, and federal law. Effective Dates. Acts 2018, ch. 973, § 7. January 1, 2019.
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Section 4-42-101 ("Compliance with federal immigration laws.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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