Tennessee Republicans advance bill potentially reversing Memphis' traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols' death.
Tennessee Republicans have advanced a bill that could reverse Memphis' traffic stop reforms, implemented following the death of Tyre Nichols. If signed by Governor Bill Lee, the proposed legislation would prohibit local limits on traffic stops when an officer has reasonable suspicion that someone in the car has violated a local ordinance or state or federal law. The bill has faced criticism from Nichols' family and accusations of "extreme government overreach." The reforms in Memphis were designed to outlaw pretextual traffic stops for minor violations such as a broken taillight.
March 14, 2024
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