Gov. Lee Readies State Agencies for Trump Deportations on “Day 1”
One lawmaker asked why the state GOP supermajority hasn't already done more.
Gov. Bill Lee addressing members of the Tennessee National Guard while on a trip to the Texas-Mexico border in July 2021. Lee has indicated he may use state personnel, including National Guard troops, to aid in the deportation of millions of immigrants.(Photo: tn.gov)
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