10-03-2025
Memphis rally protests Tennessee immigration bills for schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Local educators, immigrant families, and advocates will gather for a rally on Monday.
This comes amid two immigration bills moving through the Tennessee state legislature.
Many across the Mid-South are speaking out against recent immigration legislation being proposed at the Tennessee state capitol. We have covered several rallies including the one late last month at Overton Park.
Memphians protest proposed TN immigration bills
Demonstrators called attention to House Bill 793 and Senate Bill 836, which would prohibit undocumented students from attending public schools, and would force families of undocumented students to pay for their public education.
Just last week, the Senate Education Committee narrowly voted to move the bills forward and today, the legislation is up for debate in a House subcommittee.
Community activist Jose Salazar is organizing Monday night's rally at Su Casa Family Ministries on North Graham Street starting at 5 p.m.
Last month, he told us many students were staying home from class over fears of deportation.
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'It's really overwhelming seeing all the people scared here. Hearing stories. Hearing kids crying,' said Salazar.
The bill's sponsors believe this would ease the burden of illegal immigration on public schools, especially when it pertains to funding.
The rally will feature testimonies from students, parents, educators, and community members who are against the proposed bills.
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