Tennessee House Passes Bill to Block Local Police Reform Efforts

The legislation, sparked by Tyre Nichols' death, aims to prevent cities like Memphis from enacting their own police traffic stop policies.

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.