House panel advances change to how civil-rights complaints and conciliations are handled after transfer to AG's office The House Government Operations Committee advanced HB 2077 to align rulemaking and confidentiality for complaints moved into the Attorney General's civil rights enforcement division; the AG's office said it receives more than 100 complaints per month and is building capacity to handle them.

Tennessee's civil rights landscape is shifting as a new bill aims to redefine how complaints are handled and make conciliation agreements public for the first time!

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Researcher details 1942 lynching of James Edward Person and limited federal sentences Dr. Leonardo B. Carr presented archival and FBI-file research on the 1942 killing of James Edward Person, describing a cross-state manhunt, a federal grand jury indictment of 13 people on civil-rights conspiracy charges, convictions or pleas with light penalties, and ongoing family efforts for recognition.

Dr. Leonardo B. Carr unveils the haunting story of James Edward Person's 1942 lynching, highlighting a chilling manhunt and the struggle for justice that still resonates today.

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Attorney General briefs Judiciary Committee on civil-rights enforcement, high-profile litigation and opioid settlements Attorney General reported no cost increase request, described the new civil rights enforcement division (858 complaints received since July 1; 134 within jurisdiction), and highlighted ongoing litigation including SB1 at the U.S. Supreme Court and suits against social media platforms. The committee approved the AG budget and forwarded it to finance.

Tennessee's Attorney General just unveiled a robust plan for civil rights enforcement and high-profile litigation without a budget increase—find out what this means for the state!

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State approves long-term lease for National Civil Rights Museum; maintenance moves to facility fund The State Building Commission executive subcommittee approved a 50-year lease with a 25-year renewal option that moves maintenance responsibility for the National Civil Rights Museum and the Lorraine Motel to the state's facility revolving fund while the foundation continues museum operations.

A historic agreement has been reached to ensure the National Civil Rights Museum and the iconic Lorraine Motel receive the maintenance they deserve for the next 50 years!

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Tennessee General Assembly passes SB 791 restricting unauthorized aliens in civil actions Tennessee enacts SB 791, limiting civil action rights for unauthorized aliens statewide.

Tennessee's Senate Bill 791 could redefine the legal rights of unauthorized immigrants, igniting fierce debate over justice and human rights in the state.

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Tennessee Senate passes SB 305 to prohibit discrimination in state-funded programs New law prevents discrimination based on race, religion, or nationality in Tennessee programs

Tennessee's Senate Bill 305 is set to transform state-funded programs by outlawing discrimination based on race, religion, or nationality—could this be the change we've been waiting for?

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