In gun law push, TN governor’s office memo says NRA prefers to ’round up mentally ill people’

In gun law push, TN governor’s office memo says NRA prefers to ’round up mentally ill people’

Published by the The Tennessean, Reporters Kimberlee Kruesi and Jonathan Mattise – June 2, 2023 Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s administration accused the National Rifle Association of wanting to use involuntary commitment laws “to round up mentally ill people and deprive them of other liberties,” according to documents drafted by the Republican’s staffers as part of…

Governor’s order of protection plan faces tough road in special session

Governor’s order of protection plan faces tough road in special session

Published by the Tennessee Lookout, Reporter Sam Stockard – June 1, 2023 The governor’s proposal enabling law enforcement to confiscate weapons from unstable people is likely to go down in flames during a special session. Tennessee’s House and Senate speakers forecast a harsh reception for Gov. Bill Lee’s plan Wednesday in an interview with reporters….