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NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Shaking violently between sobs, parent Sarah Shoop Neumann could only manage a whisper as state troopers escorted her out of a Tennessee legislative hearing where she was waiting to testify against a bill that would let teachers carry guns.
A new rule in Tennessee that would have blocked people from holding signs during legislative meetings comes as statehouses use varying sets of rules to govern how the public can voice their opinions
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Protest this way, not that way: In statehouses, varied rules restrict public voices | 2023-08-26 06:07:55
While acts of protest big and small are common in legislatures, states often have rules in place to limit disruptions to government proceedings.