Overview

• Republican Tennessee House lawmakers advanced a bill to undo Memphis' traffic stop reforms made in response to Tyre Nichols' death.
• The bill prohibits local governments from enacting laws that limit traffic stops based on minor violations, countering Memphis' recent ordinance changes.
• Nichols' family, who had been misled about the bill's voting schedule, expressed disappointment, viewing the Memphis ordinances as part of Tyre's legacy.
• The bill's passage has sparked outrage among Democrats and activists, who see it as undermining local efforts to foster trust between law enforcement and communities.
• The broader Senate version of the bill is still awaiting a floor vote, with tensions running high on both sides of the debate.