Tennessee voters approved three changes to the state constitution.
One expands the list of crimes for which judges can deny bail before trial.
Another prohibits a statewide property tax.
The third expands protections for crime victims, including notification of court proceedings.
In Jackson, the bail amendment drew different reactions.
The debate centers on public safety and the rights of people awaiting trial, who are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
“You know, it all depends on really the charges, because, you know, I wasn't. You know, if a person is guilty of something, if they get caught in that crime, I believe they should be held without bond,” said Eddie Fuller.
“Kind of made me feel as though Tennessee was kind of moving into a direction where. People can be guilty before proven innocent. So ultimately I just felt like it was an unnecessary amendment,” William Burke said.
With the amendments now in play, only time will tell how this will affect the state moving forward.
