City council approves ‘Driver Equality Act,’ concluding police reform votes

By , Daily Memphian Updated: April 12, 2023 11:45 AM CT | Published: April 11, 2023 7:54 PM CT

The council vote was chaotic as activists pushing for the passage of the measure complained about the council banning those who spoke at previous council sessions for using profanity.

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Memphis City Council police reform ordinances Michalyn Easter-Thomas Cerelyn "C.J." Davis

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