NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Hundreds of people marched to the Capitol Thursday sharing a clear message: “This is our home.”

They’re upset over a piece of legislation on its last step to becoming law. Proposed legislation would require police to share information with immigration and customs enforcement whenever someone is detained.

It’s a cause close to the heart of Fatima Vergas.

“Unfortunately, it affects a lot of my close ones, my friends and family, and the state continues to attack the immigrant community,” Vergas said.

That’s why she’s joined the march from Public Square Park to the Capitol, protesting a piece of legislation now on Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.

“It is essentially requiring local police to share information and assist ICE in detaining and separating immigrant families in Tennessee,” rally organizer and member of the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Coalition, Judith Clerjeune, said. “We do need policies to update the immigration system and address the challenges at the border, but this policy is not doing that. It’s only adding to the chaos and adding to the confusion and fear in our communities instead of contributing to new solution.”

One of the bill’s sponsors is state Sen. Brent Taylor (R-Memphis).

“We want to welcome everybody to the state of Tennessee, but we want to welcome people who are here legally,” Taylor said. “And if you’re not here in this country legally, then we would encourage you to do what is necessary to become a legal citizen.”

Protesters at the Capitol said this bill, however, won’t solve crime.

Fatima said if Lee doesn’t veto the bill, it could mean heartbreak for her family.

The governor has 10 days to either sign the bill, veto it, or allow it to become law without his signature.