Tennessee Moves to Block Undocumented Kids from Schools, Sparking Outrage

Tennessee lawmakers are advancing a controversial bill that would allow public schools to deny enrollment to undocumented students.

The bill, HB0793, has sparked widespread protests, with demonstrators disrupting legislative hearings in opposition. While House and Senate Republicans are pushing different versions of the bill, their ultimate goal is to trigger a Supreme Court case that could challenge existing federal protections for undocumented students. Critics argue the bill violates the landmark 1982 Plyler v. Doe ruling, which guarantees education access regardless of immigration status.

The proposal has intensified political tensions in the state, with opponents warning of legal battles ahead.