Tennessee Senate Approves Bill to Reverse Police Reforms Following Tyre Nichols' Death

The bill, now awaiting Governor Bill Lee's signature, aims to limit local governments' ability to enact police reform, sparking widespread debate.

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that would restrict local governments from implementing police reform measures, specifically targeting reforms made in Memphis after Tyre Nichols' death.
The legislation, supported by law enforcement groups, has been criticized by Democrats and activists as an overreach and a step back in police reform efforts.
Nichols' parents, who opposed the bill, were present during the Senate vote, highlighting the personal impact of the legislation.
The bill nullifies Memphis' Driving Equality Act, which aimed to reduce confrontations during traffic stops by limiting stops for minor violations.
If signed into law by Governor Bill Lee, the bill would represent a significant shift in Tennessee's approach to police reform and local governance.