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Tennessee Bill Targets Charities Sheltering Undocumented Migrants

3/26/2025

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Tennessee's House Bill 811 seeks to hold charities accountable if undocumented migrants they shelter commit crimes, a move co-sponsored by Sen. Brent Taylor and Rep. Rusty Grills. Critics, including faith leaders, warn this legislation could stifle humanitarian efforts, placing an unjust burden on organizations dedicated to helping those in need.

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Tennessee's House Bill 811 seeks to hold charities accountable if undocumented migrants they shelter commit crimes, a move co-sponsored by Sen. Brent Taylor and Rep. Rusty Grills. Critics, including faith leaders, warn this legislation could stifle humanitarian efforts, placing an unjust burden on organizations dedicated to helping those in need.