Tennessee

Federal Judge Halts Tennessee Law Against Assisting Minors in Abortion Without Parental Consent

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Nashville, Tenn. — A U.S. District Court Judge has temporarily suspended Tennessee’s statute that criminalizes assisting minors in obtaining an abortion without parental consent. Judge Aleta Trauger’s ruling on Friday serves as a significant pause to the state law as it works its way through legal proceedings. The contentious measure, pushed through by Tennessee’s Republican-majority Legislature and sanctioned by Governor Bill Lee, criminalizes any adult who “intentionally recruits, harbors, or transports” a minor within the state for the purpose of securing an abortion, without the requisite parental authorization. Violators face potential prosecution under a Class … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Tennessee Law Against Assisting Minors’ Abortions Without Parental Consent

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Nashville, Tennessee — A Tennessee regulation criminalizing adults who help minors obtain an abortion without parental consent was halted temporarily by a federal court ruling on Friday. The state’s law, which was put into effect on July 1, faced scrutiny for its stringent restrictions and potential violation of constitutional rights. U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger presided over the decision, instituting a temporary block on the law while the legal proceedings continue. Judge Trauger’s 49-page ruling emphasized the problematic aspects of stifling communication about legal medical procedures and the broad implications for free speech rights. Earlier … Read more

Controversial Tennessee Law Allows Teachers to Carry Guns, But Few Opt In Amid Safety and Liability Concerns

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Greeneville, TN – Josh Arrowood, a sixth-grade world history teacher at South Greene Middle School, is no stranger to firearms. A 15-year handgun permit holder, he routinely carries his .22-caliber handgun around his rural Tennessee community, including church and his local grocery store. However, despite recent state legislation that would allow him to carry his firearm to school under strict conditions, Arrowood has decided against bringing his gun into the classroom this year, citing concerns over personal liability and ambivalence from local education leaders. The new state law, enacted earlier this spring, aims to provide … Read more

Expanding Chorus of Discontent: 10 States Ally with Tennessee in Legal Battle Against Ticketmaster-Live Nation

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Nashville, Tenn. — Tennessee, accompanied by 10 additional states, has escalated legal efforts against industry giant Live Nation-Ticketmaster, alleging anticompetitive practices that they claim harm both consumers and competitors alike. This burgeoning legal challenge underscores growing grievances from multiple quarters over the company’s commanding influence over live event ticket sales. The coalition, a mix of both Democratic and Republican attorneys general from diverse states including California, Texas, and North Carolina, argues that Live Nation-Ticketmaster’s operational tactics stifle competition and inflate prices unfavorably for millions of music and sports fans. With Tennessee at the helm, this … Read more