Lawsuit challenges Tennessee sex offender legislationThree convicted sex offenders have filed a lawsuit challenging Tennessee legislation that would make it a felony for them to live with their children.
The Tennessean reports Judge William Campbell Jr. granted a temporary restraining order Friday. A hearing on the request for an injunction is July 11. The legislation is set to become law July 1.
Under the law, convicted sex offenders could be subject to arrest if they’re alone with, spend the night with, or live with their own child.
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