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Legislative Update

According to The Tennessean, the Nashville Metro Council recently held a meeting last week to discuss anti-immigration bills that are under consideration within the city.  Approximately 200 community members showed up on November 21st to oppose three ordinances which are viewed as discriminatory to minorities and immigrants.  After the meeting two bills were struck down, leaving one bill, and “English only” bill, on the table.  

The first bill struck down would punish landlords and business owners who employ or provide housing to illegal immigrants.  The language of this bill largely reflects the bill passed in Hazelton , PA earlier this year.  The second bill eliminated sought to make English the official language of Nashville .  The bill’s sponsor argued that it is a “curse” to be considered a bilingual nation, making such legislation necessary.  

The landlord bill has been defeated. The English language bill has been postponed for consideration until February. 

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