Issue 06 of 12

Immigration enforcement

Same questions to both candidates. Evidence label, source and date on every answer. How we check.

Marsha BlackburnRepublican · campaign site
Jerri GreenDemocrat · campaign site

Q1Cooperation with ICE

Blackburn

Supports state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Documented positionBlackburn: stopping the scourge of illegal immigration2026checked 2026-10-14

Green

Proposes ending Tennessee Highway Patrol cooperation with ICE.

The governor's authority over independent local agencies and federal operations is limited; an executive order would not necessarily accomplish everything promised.

Campaign proposalJerri Green for Governor: policy platform2026checked 2026-10-14

Q2Deportation policy

Blackburn

Explicitly supports state participation in federal mass-deportation operations.

Documented positionBlackburn: stopping the scourge of illegal immigration2026checked 2026-10-14

Green

Opposes using state resources to assist federal deportation efforts.

Documented positionJerri Green for Governor: policy platform2026checked 2026-10-14

Q3State agency information sharing

Blackburn

Supports enforcement cooperation with federal authorities.

Documented positionBlackburn: stopping the scourge of illegal immigration2026checked 2026-10-14

Green

Proposes restricting certain state employees from sharing immigration-status and personal information with federal agents.

Campaign proposalJerri Green for Governor: policy platform2026checked 2026-10-14

Q4Sanctuary policies

Blackburn

Opposes sanctuary cities and supports penalties against officials who refuse to comply with applicable federal law.

Documented positionBlackburn: stopping the scourge of illegal immigration2026checked 2026-10-14

Green

Proposes immigration-related protections, legal representation and guidance for workers and employers.

Campaign proposalJerri Green for Governor: policy platform2026checked 2026-10-14

Q5State buildings

Blackburn

No 2026 gubernatorial position identified from sources reviewed.

Not establishedNo source: nothing found for this question

Green

Wants to restrict ICE access to state buildings through executive action.

Campaign proposalJerri Green for Governor: policy platform2026checked 2026-10-14

Sources for this issue

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