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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Gov. Bill Lee Not Saying What Options Tennessee Has if Arriving Afghan Refugees Remain Unvetted

Governor Bill Lee’s staff would not say Saturday what measures he or other state officials could take if Afghan refugees relocate to Tennessee without the feds scrutinizing them first for health or security risks. 

Members of Lee’s communications team did not return The Tennessee Star’s request for comment before Saturday’s stated deadline. 

The Tennessean reported Friday that Lee supports resettling American allies from Afghanistan — but not without detailed information about who is coming.