(The Center Square) – The Tennessee Senate voted 26-7 on Wednesday to pass a bill that would create a new division targeting illegal immigration that would also penalize elected officials who support sanctuary cities.

Sen. Todd Gardenhire was the only Republican voting “no.” He joined Democrats in questioning why the bill created a Class E felony when sanctuary cities were already illegal in the state.

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