The Tennessee Senate has passed legislation that would make it a state crime for individuals to remain in Tennessee after receiving a final federal deportation order. The bill was approved by the Republican-controlled chamber as part of broader immigration enforcement efforts at the state level.

Under the proposed legislation, individuals who violate deportation orders by remaining in Tennessee would face criminal penalties including potential jail time and fines of up to $2,500. The measure represents Tennessee's attempt to create state-level consequences for immigration violations that are typically handled through federal enforcement.

The bill now moves to the Tennessee House of Representatives for consideration. Republican lawmakers have promoted the legislation as necessary for supporting federal immigration enforcement, while critics have raised concerns about potential conflicts with federal immigration law and enforcement responsibilities.

Tennessee joins several other states that have pursued similar immigration-related legislation in recent years. The measure reflects ongoing tensions between state and federal authorities over immigration policy and enforcement priorities.

If signed into law, the legislation would add Tennessee criminal penalties to existing federal immigration consequences for individuals who fail to comply with deportation orders issued by federal immigration courts.