The House Departments and Agencies Subcommittee this week advanced legislation to further combat illegal immigration in the Volunteer State.
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House Bill 177, sponsored by State Rep. Lee Reeves, R-Franklin, creates a criminal offense for those illegally present in the state and establishes procedures for deportation. “This bill is a measured, responsible step towards protecting Tennessee communities, enforcing the rule of law and demagnetizing our state (from) illegal immigration,” Reeves said.
The bill states that a person who is not lawfully in the United States and enters or remains in Tennessee would be committing a Class B misdemeanor offense on first violation and Class E felony offense on subsequent violations. Individuals charged with violating this law would be ordered to leave the state within 72 hours. If convicted, they have 72 hours after the completion of their sentence to leave the state.
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House Bill 177 is considered a trigger law, opposing the Arizona v. United States decision that barred states from criminally penalizing illegal immigrants. It would only go into effect if the decision is overturned or adjusted, a similar state law is enforceable for 60 days without legal challenge, or a U.S. constitutional amendment allows states to enforce or regulate immigration.
The bill is expected to be heard in the House State and Local Government Committee on April 2.
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WeGo Star offers rides to St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Annual train service will run to event on Saturday, April 26 - Lebanon– Wilson County Mayor and RTA Chair Randall Hutto is partnering with WeGo Public Transit to transport runners and supporters to the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon on April 26. The train to the marathon is a collaborative effort between WeGo, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Wilson County. All ticket proceeds will benefit St. Jude. RJ Corman is supporting the special event train as this year’s corporate sponsor. Tickets cost $15 plus a $2 processing fee and may be purchased with a credit card through TicketsNashville.com. Tickets will be on sale until 24 hours prior to departure or until tickets are sold out, whichever comes first. Children ages 4 and younger will not need a ticket to board; however, they are required to sit in a parent or guardian's lap. Anyone needing special accommodations to board is asked to contact WeGo Customer Care at 615-862-5950 prior to their trip.
Departure schedule
• Lebanon Station 5:00 a.m.
• Hamilton Springs Station 5:08 a.m.
• Martha Station 5:15 a.m.
• Mt. Juliet Station 5:25 a.m.
• Hermitage Station 5:35 a.m.
• Donelson Station 5:45 a.m.
The train will arrive at Riverfront Station at 6:00 a.m. The return train to Lebanon leaves Riverfront Station at 1:30 p.m. WeGo Public Transit on social media (@WeGoTransit) and visit WeGoTransit.com. Customers can check mobile real-time information on the Transit App. The Transit App can be downloaded in your app store
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