Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill repealing Memphis police traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols' death.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill repealing Memphis police traffic stop reforms enacted after Tyre Nichols' death, despite pleas from Nichols' parents. The law immediately nullifies some Memphis ordinances, including one that outlawed pretextual traffic stops. Lee argued that the reforms were not necessary, as accountability for officers who abuse power should be prioritized instead.

March 28, 2024
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