Tennessee Governor Reverses Police Reform Law Following Tyre Nichols' Death

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill repealing police traffic stop reforms in Memphis following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols by officers in January 2023, despite pleas from Nichols' parents and Democratic lawmakers. The repeal nullifies some of Memphis' ordinances, including one that outlawed pretextual traffic stops. The move has sparked outrage and calls for reforms, with critics arguing that it undermines efforts to hold law enforcement accountable and address racially discriminatory policing.