Politics + Tennessee Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
October 13, 2009
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to speak to Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Tennessee October 22 at Waller Lansden
September 21, 2009
When Ana Escobar sits down with other members of the Judicial Nominating Commission this week, she will be making history. 1st Hispanic woman to serve on the panel that nominates judicial candidates to the Tennessee governor. + the appointment of Renata Soto to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, the panel that evaluates appellate-level judges up for re-election, will help bring diversity to politically powerful committees, supporters say.
June 6, 2009
A bill that aims to curb illegal immigration by prohibiting local governments from enacting “sanctuary” ordinances, or policies that make it difficult for law enforcement and other local government employees to comply with federal immigration law, was approved in the Tennessee’s state House on Friday morning.
December 7, 2008
Tennessee immigrants fight back fear, sue for rights – Three cases challenge state and local policies
October 6, 2008
Top Tennessee Hispanic Democrat to speak at Barack Obama house party – Fabian Bedne, Middle Tennessee Hispanic Democratic Party Chairman
August 26, 2008
On the first morning of the Democratic National Convention, Tennessee’s delegation heard today from an emerging force in the state’s political, economic and cultural life: Hispanics.
August 11, 2008
The Nashville-Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce issued a release today applauding the mayor and Metro Council for officially opposing an English-only Metro charter amendment ballot initiative.
June 30, 2008
‘English Only’ presses forward while opponents play waiting game – Nashville
June 9, 2008
Councilman Pushes English-Only Ordinance – Nashville, Tennessee
February 11, 2008
New immigration law bars citizen complaints – Tennessee
January 15, 2008
Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander Tries Again On Bill To Allow English-Only Policies
October 16, 2007
Immigration laws jumbled – Tennessee – (40 changes in state law proposed this year targeting immigrants!)
June 24, 2007
Did You Know? More than 45 bills aimed at illegal immigration have been introduced in the Tennessee Legislature
Hispanic leaders denounce immigration changes – State laws will create ‘environment of fear,’ one critic say – Tennessee
May 14, 2007
Tennessee State attorney general rules illegal worker bills invalid
May 9, 2007
English-Only Workplace Legislation Stirs Controversy – Tennessee
March 13, 2007
State sees big increase in laws aimed at immigration – Tennessee
March 9, 2007
Governor says he may veto English license bill – Nashville, Tennessee
February 23, 2007
Nashville bishop supports mayor’s veto of ‘English-first’ legislation
February 13, 2007
Nashville mayor vetoes measure that would make English official language
February 12, 2007
Maria Anglin: Nashville blazing an unfortunate trail
February 7, 2007
Nashville Council Approves English First Measure
January 10, 2007
Immigration anger drives lawmakers – Tennessee
December 15, 2006
Nashville considering making English official dialect, but Knoxville not likely to follow suit
December 6, 2006
Atlanta suburb OKs ‘English-only’ measure; Nashville punts
