Immigrant Rights Group Pushes For Removal Of Raul Lopez From School-Funding Committee

The Tennessee Conservative [By Jason Vaughn] – Immigration advocates are pushing for

Raul Lopez

Governor Lee to replace the chair of the subcommittee tasked with reviewing school funding for English Language Learners, claiming he is a promoter of anti-immigration policies. Raul Lopez, who is Latino, was appointed by Governor Lee. 

This appointment has the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) up in arms. The group released a statement last Thursday, denouncing Lopez, saying that he will only cause additional trouble for students. (read more)

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