Tennessee Governor Faces Pressure to Veto Bill Overriding Local Police Reforms
The bill, if signed, would reverse ordinances aimed at reducing pretextual traffic stops, a move criticized by Tyre Nichols' family and Democratic lawmakers.
- Tyre Nichols' parents urge Governor Bill Lee to veto a bill that would overturn police reform measures enacted in Memphis following their son's death.
- The bill passed by Tennessee's General Assembly prevents local governments from limiting the traffic violations police can stop someone for.
- State Senator Charlane Oliver calls for riots in response to the bill's passage, labeling it a 'Jim Crow bill' and accusing it of being rooted in racism.
- Tennessee Republicans argue the bill is necessary to fight crime, with one stating it's time to 'take handcuffs off police and put them on criminals where they belong.'
- Nichols' family expresses deep hurt over the bill, stating it undermines efforts to protect the community and build trust between police and citizens.
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