HB 1707·TN·house
Immigration - As enacted, requires, until February 1, 2029, each court to cooperate with the U.S. department of homeland security and federal immigration authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law; authorizes, until February 1, 2029, a judge who obstructs lawful operations by such department and such authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law to be referred to the board of judicial conduct for proceedings; clarifies that any findings by the board th...
Signed into LawFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (R)
Latest Action
Pub. Ch. 953
May 18, 2026
Summary
The law mandates that every Tennessee court work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other federal immigration officials through February 1, 2029. Judges who hinder those officials can be referred to the state Board of Judicial Conduct, and misconduct findings may lead to removal. The bill also removes a specific phrase from the state’s immigration‑related statutes.
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