A recent amendment to legislation will ensure that the records of a newly formed immigration enforcement division within the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security remain confidential. The Senate approved the bill on January 29, and it is set to be reviewed by the House on the morning of January 30. This specific provision grants the new agency the authority to keep its records private, which encompasses details regarding a forthcoming grant initiative aimed at supporting local law enforcement agencies that the agency will oversee. It is quite rare for a state department to possess such extensive exemptions that permit it to function outside the parameters of the Tennessee Public Records Act. For further details, interested parties can visit tcog.info.
Recent Legislative Changes Ensure Confidentiality of Records within Tennessee’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security
