Memphis Looks to Limit Police Traffic Enforcement After Tyre Nichols’ Death
A bill that would prohibit traffic stops for certain minor violations is one of several police reform measures before the city council.
The Memphis City Council is considering several measures to reform police practices after the death of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop.
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A city council member in Memphis, Tennessee, has proposed legislation that would bar police from pulling drivers over for six minor traffic violations, following the death of Tyre Nichols after a police traffic stop last month.
“This is a proactive effort,” said City Council member Michalyn Easter-Thomas, who introduced the ordinance, in a press conference. “We want to decrease the possibility of negative interactions.”