Tennessee will not challenge ruling allowing gun referendum on the November ballot
TENNESSEE, USA — The state of Tennessee has decided to not challenge a ruling that will allow Memphis' gun referendum to be on the ballot this November.
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has approved the decision to allow the ruling to appear on the ballot, while also criticizing the referendum and claiming that it will not lead to a change in the law.
These ballot questions are a fraud on the voters of Memphis,” said Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. “They will not change the law. This is a futile stunt that wastes time and money when the city council should focus on ensuring existing laws are enforced. However, we respect the court's analysis of whether the vote should proceed and will not file an emergency appeal. This is Memphis's mistake to make and will ultimately be Memphis's mistake to pay for..."
Shelby County Chancellor Melanie Taylor Jefferson ruled three gun safety measures for Memphis can be on the November ballot on Sept. 11.
https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/politics/tennessee-allows-memphis-gun-referendum/522-55ce925e-ccaf-4826-8286-cc4b6d8d1a3d