Tennessee GOP Governor Signs Executive Order Strengthening Background Checks
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Lee signed the order amid heightened tensions after two Democrats, both Black men, were expelled from the General Assembly for protesting on the House floor against gun violence.
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Gov. Bill Lee previously said he would not support restricting firearms or strengthening gun control laws, but on Tuesday, he promised to tighten the state’s background check system and suggested passing a red flag law.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Tuesday signed an executive order attempting to strengthen the state's background checks for gun purchases. He also called on state lawmakers to pass what are known as red flag laws that would temporarily remove guns from people deemed dangerous.
Lee signed the order amid heightened tensions after two Democrats, both Black men, were expelled from the General Assembly for protesting on the House floor against gun violence.
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed an executive order Tuesday expanding background checks, and called for red flag legislation just weeks after the Nashville school shooting. The […]
