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Tennessee Senate Passes Controversial Bill on Student Citizenship

4/10/2025

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Tennessee's Senate has passed a controversial bill mandating school districts to gather students' citizenship status, igniting protests and leading to arrests. Opponents, including the Tennessee NAACP, argue it undermines the Plyler v. Doe ruling that guarantees education for all, warning of its harmful effects on vulnerable students and community cohesion.

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Tennessee's Senate has passed a controversial bill mandating school districts to gather students' citizenship status, igniting protests and leading to arrests. Opponents, including the Tennessee NAACP, argue it undermines the Plyler v. Doe ruling that guarantees education for all, warning of its harmful effects on vulnerable students and community cohesion.