Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition
TIRRC builds power, amplifies immigrant voices, & organizes communities to advocate for our rights. Our vision is a stronger, more inclusive Tennessee where people of all nationalities, racial identities, & immigration statuses can belong and thrive.
- Memphis educators, join us on Thursday, Feb 5 for an interactive virtual session focused on educator and student rights. We’ll build the tools and knowledge to make sure immigrant students feel safe, supported, and valued in our schools. TinyUrl.com/VirtualEdTraining
- Calling all Chattanooga educators! Join us for a Chattanooga-based training on February 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM focused on building community, understanding educator and student rights, and creating safety plans that support immigrant students. TinyUrl.com/ChattEdTraining
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- Reposted by Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionI need major figures to stop suggesting that a lack of training is why ICE murdered a person yesterday. Noem has said that the agent did exactly what he was trained to do. The problem is that this regime has promised ICE agents "absolute immunity" for their actions. They have no accountability.
- Reposted by Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionNEW: 400+ civil rights groups and unions just joined our demand that Congress refuse funds for ICE and rein in their behavior. Masked federal agents are endangering our communities and putting lives at risk. Our leaders must act now and defend us from this lawless violence.
- Thanks to our partners, everyone who showed up to vigils or signed our petition, and all those who commie to courageous action in our communities. We find hope in one another.
- Did you know that in 2025 over 1.5 million immigrants lost their legal status? “We’ve never seen this many people lose their legal status in the history of the US,” said David Bier, director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute, “This is totally unprecedented.” stateline.org/2025/12/30/r...
- In 2025 we stood by our communities amid the indiscriminate, escalated, and relentless anti-immigrant narratives and policies. We’ll continue to defend the ground we’ve won and challenge the ground we’ve lost for a welcoming Tennessee. Today is the last day to give in 2025: tnimmigrant.org/donate.
- Reposted by Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionThe Trump administration is sending masked federal agents to round up our immigrant neighbors—even people with #DACA, who should be protected, are being detained. Lawmakers must provide permanent protections. Tell your Senators to pass the DREAM Act: bit.ly/48W2rxv
- Thanks to everyone who was a part of donating, wrapping, and delivering gifts to children in Memphis affected my the mass deportation operation by the task force. When times are dark may we never miss opportunities to be light to each other. 🎄💔🎁💝
- Looking back over 2025, one thing is clear. The fight for justice and equity for our immigrant communities will need to continue in 2026 stronger than ever. We know that TIRRC, our members, and you won’t stop either. Will you add fuel to the movement by giving?(1/2) Visit: tnimmigrant.org/donate.
- From defending our right to an education, representing people racially targeted in coordinated dragnet operations, to organizing and training people about their rights, we’ve been at the forefront of pushing back against this administration’s cruel tactics, and won’t be stopping!
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- Thank you Melissa for continuing to witness and share the harm you are seeing. Please share her message so more people know what is REALLY happening in Memphis. #taskforce #immigrantsmakeamericagreat #memphistiktok
- Gracias Ángeles for sharing what you’re seeing and hearing in Memphis. We have to keep speaking out against the task force that is harming our neighbors! #memphis #taskforce #tennessee @thetnholler.bsky.social
- Join TIRRC and LiUNA in supporting families and children in Memphis who have experienced family separation since the increased ICE activity in their community. You can give Christmas gifts to children in need by donating an unwrapped toy by December 9th! #memphis #christmas #supportkids
- Last night, the Knoxville School Board voted 6–3 affirming a free public education for all children. We are grateful to board members who took an important step toward protecting every child’s right to learn, grow, and feel safe in our schools. This is a victory our community built together! (1/2)
- Over the last few weeks, the Knox County Board of Education has seen: • Overflow rooms filled. • Dozens of public forum speakers. • Hundreds of emails and phone calls centered on this priority. This is a victory our community built together and a reminder that when we show up, we win! (2/2)
- Join our virtual training in English/ Spanish for business owners! -How to know your rights and responsibilities during federal agent visits -How to manage I-9 audits -How to handle unexpected inspections -How to protect your business &the rights of employees 🗓️:Dec 9 @4 ✍️: tinyurl.com/KYRnegocios
- Thank you to all those in Memphis defending the rights of our neighbors and for sharing the stories of the harm being done to our friends and community members by those in power. #memphistiktok #immigrantsmakeamericagreat #tennessee #taskforce
- We will continue to share the stories of harm happening in Memphis. Thank you to those who came out to last week’s vigil to honor those who have been disappeared. #memphis #vigil #tennessee #taskforce #immigrantsmakeamericagreat
- Have you made your plan to vote by Nov 26 in the special election in District 7?? Check proudvoter.org or the election links in our bio to see if you’re in District 7 and polling locations and times! #district7 #makeaplan #nashville #clarksville #CD7
- Make a plan to vote in the District 7 Congressional special election! Early voting ends Nov 26th! We are ALL IN for CD7! #tennessee #vote #CD7 #district7 #middletennessee #clarksville #nashville @civictn.bsky.social
- Thank you to all the community members in Knox County who called for the school board to support education for ALL! Sign the petition in our bio!#EducationForAll #Tennessee #publiceducation #children
- What’s actually happening in Memphis? Families are being targeted and terrorized by federal agents. We have to come together to protect our neighbors. #mempis #freethe901 #children #TASKFORCE #govlee #trump #escalation (Video is too long see full here: www.instagram.com/p/DQ97WBJgfo...
- We have to keep speaking out against the way federal agents are terrorizing the people of Memphis, especially the immigrant community. #mempis #freethe901 #TASKFORCE #govlee #trump #escalation
- Full video is too long to post here but you can watch here! www.instagram.com/p/DRASIe-gLa...
- ETA: the postcard party is actually this SATURDAY, Nov 8!
- Last week TIRRC signed on to an amicus brief filed by ACLU in support of the lawsuit filed against the unconstitutional deployment of National Guard troops in Memphis. We are grateful to stand with in solidarity with Memphians against this invasion of their city. #Memphis #ACLU
- You know what’s spooky? Thinking you can vote but realizing too late you aren’t registered! Check your status and register TODAY! #vote #TN7 #middletennessee sos.tn.gov/elections/se...
- What’s actually happenning in Memphis racial profiling and targeted harm and fear in our communities. Speak out and sign the open letter to Mayor Paul Young! secure.ngpvan.com/69qZrk3phEWK... #memphis #freethe901 #wekeepussafe @initforthedonuts.bsky.social
- Thank you to the community who courageously spoke out to protect immigrant families in Memphis and to the school board members who voted to pass a resolution to expand bus service to children across the district. #MemphisStrong #protectchildren #familiesbelongtogther #immigrantsmakeamericagreat
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- Alejandro deserves to be home, surrounded by his family and community. We continue to organize to shed light on the cruelty of our immigration system and fight for a future we all deserve. Our commitment to our families, our neighbors, and our community is stronger than fear. We will not give up.
- Last night, The Scarritt Bennett Center awarded TIRRC the Racial Justice Award, & our executive director, Lisa Sherman Luna, accepted on behalf of our org. We are honored to dedicate the award to Alejandro Guizar; our former board member and movement leader who was taken by ICE earlier this week.
- Alejandro embodies the work of TIRRC by his history of dedicating years to accompanying and supporting hundreds of young people and families in their own struggles to stay together.
- Memphianos, han estado buscando una forma de resistir la ocupacion de su comunidad por agentes federales? Unase a nuestra llamada Virtual de Organizacion este jueves 9 de octubre alas 7:00 pm.
- An update from Memphis from our digital organizer. Sign up on our website to continue to get updated information. *This is legal information, not legal advice.* *Español abajo* #Freethe901
- Demebos estar preparados en Memphis para los agentes federales. Inscríbete en nuestro sitio del web para más información. *Este contenido no debe interpretarse como asesoría legal.* #memphis #tennessee #FreeMemphis
- ¿Memphianos, han estado buscando una forma de resistir la ocupación de su comunidad por agentes federales? Únanse a nuestra llamada virtual de organización este jueves 9 de octubre a las 7 de la tarde, usando el enlace en nuestra biografía.
- East Tennessee Leadership Summit recap 🎬 Thank you to everyone who showed out for our community 🫂 Not in East Tennessee? We'll be hosting a convention for each region in the state, so stay tuned! 💫
- Important updates from our legal team regarding DACA❗Initial processing of DACA applications are still frozen. Please exercise extreme caution when being approached by someone who claims to have the ability to apply for you. This does NOT affect DACA renewals in any way.
- Join us tonight for a virtual community call with leaders in Memphis on what the immigrant community is seeing and how to respond to increased federal agent presence. RSVP at TIRRC.Info/Memphis #Memphis #lideres #tennessee
- Thanks to Sarah for explaining everything you need to know about the upcoming changes to the U.S. Citizenship test starting on October 20th! #NationalCitizenshipMonth
- Reposted by Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionCheck out this powerful statement from @tnimmigrant.bsky.social in response to the Trump regime sending the military into Memphis. The statement calls out the Trump regime's lies and fear-mongering, and how they want to use federal troops to seize more power in our cities.
- Today marks one year since Tropical Storm Helene devastated communities across Appalachia. Learn more on how to include the immigrant communities in natural disaster preparedness.
- How can you be a part of all the buzz with none of the hangover? By joining TIRRC at our Resistance Hours! Our draft list includes: 🌟Organizing 🌟Community 🌟Justice See you there!
- Reposted by Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights CoalitionStarting at 8:30am! @jayapal.house.gov hosts a shadow hearing to expose the lawlessness and harm of Trump’s mass deportation regime. @nilc.org.bsky.social with @tnimmigrant.bsky.social, are supporting two brave witnesses advocating for their loved ones. www.youtube.com/live/m47GZMk...
- We invite you to join us for an important fundraising event Oct 21 as we Sing Truth to Power. Expect an evening of music, impact and action in support of Civic TN. Tickets and tables are available by going to citywinery.com
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