Audience ejected at special session: ‘This is not what democracy looks like’
Gun-reform supporters filled the House Civil Justice Subcommittee on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. (Ian Round/The Daily Memphian)
Tuesday saw the first committee hearings of the special session and the beginning of discussion on bills. More than 100 people — including parents of Covenant School shooting survivors — were removed from one of the first hearings.
Related story:
House sets controversial rules as General Assembly begins special session
Topics
2023 Tn Legislature special sessionIan Round
Ian Round is The Daily Memphian’s state government reporter based in Nashville. He came to Tennessee from Maryland, where he reported on local politics for Baltimore Brew. He earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland in December 2019.
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.