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Tennessee Cities Grapple With Enforcement Of New Abortion Laws
In Memphis, officials clash on the issue.

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In Memphis, officials clash on the issue.

Nashville officials take action to support reproductive rights.
Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized the statements Larry Arnn made at a recent reception in Williamson County.
They say their sexual orientation has been used against them by society, including members of their own families.
Key issues include recent bouts of violence in Chattanooga and whether they will enforce Tennessee’s abortion ban if elected.
To protest the new camping law, several hundred people in Nashville marched through the streets before setting up tents to test it.
Damages from vandalism were quickly repaired.
The 14-year-old Bartlett boy was found dead from starvation in 2020.
The Davidson County DA has said he will not prosecute physicians who perform abortions, but the State Attorney General can now step in.
State Rep. Torrey Harris, who serves on the board of CHOICES – Memphis Center for Reproductive Health, said the group is looking at the law.
A window was also left smashed.
The case alleges police ignored repeated allegations of rape and allowed the suspect to escape.
The decision effectively ends access to abortions at the state's six existing clinics.
The decision effectively ends access to abortions at the state's six existing clinics.
The decision effectively ends access to abortions at the state’s six existing clinics.
Some groups, including the one for Knox County, opted not to bid on a new contract to provide intensive felony supervision.
Planned Parenthood clinics in Memphis and Nashville hoped to continue providing abortions until July 1.
Planned Parenthood clinics in Memphis and Nashville hoped to continue providing abortions until July 1.
Thousands turned out for a parade and a two-day festival.
Abortion services are ceasing statewide, including at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Nashville.