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Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition
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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.
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
November 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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
November 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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

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November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Join us Saturday for a postcard party for Congressional District 7! RSVP in the link in our bio to help us get out the vote! #vote #TN7 #civictn
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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

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October 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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!

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#memphis #freethe901 #wekeepussafe @initforthedonuts.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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.
October 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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.
October 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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.
October 9, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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
October 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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
October 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
¿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.
October 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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! 💫
October 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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.
October 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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
October 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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
September 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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.
September 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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!
September 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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
September 19, 2025 at 10:37 PM
After news broke that President Trump would be sending the National Guard into Memphis, TIRRC's Executive Director, Lisa Sherman Luna, released the following statement.
September 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our #InterNASHionalNightMarket and make it such a successful event! It was our biggest event yet! #immigrantsmakeamericagreat #nashville #tennessee #food #immigrantowned
September 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM