Tag: Criminals

Tennessee Bill Would Put Illegal Immigrants Who Commit Violent Crimes Behind Bars For Life

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A Tennessee bill was introduced earlier this year that would put illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes behind bars for life. House Bill 1872 (HB1872) sponsored by Representative Monty Fritts (R-Kingston-District 32) and corresponding Senate Bill 2770 (SB2770) sponsored by Senator Janice Bowling (R-Tullahoma-District 16) […]

Tennessee House Speaker Pushes Amendment To State Constitution Regarding Bail

House Speaker Cameron Sexton Is Pushing An Amendment To The Tennessee Constitution That Would Prohibit Bail For Certain Violent Crimes But Critics Say Judges Already Have That Discretion. Image: Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton Image Credit: John Partipilo Continuing a tough-on-crime mantra, House Speaker Cameron Sexton is sponsoring an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that […]