Commissioners in Memphis have voted to reinstate one of two Black Democrats kicked out of the Republican-led Tennessee House
“You’ve got one job — to reinstate Justin Pearson,” activist LJ Abraham said.
Before he was elected, Pearson helped lead a successful campaign against a planned oil pipeline that would have run through neighborhoods and wetlands, and near wells that pump water from the Memphis Sand Aquifer, which provides drinking water to 1 million people.
Particularly on addressing gun violence, Republicans have so far refused to consider placing any new restrictions on firearms in the wake of the Nashville school shooting. Instead, lawmakers have advanced legislation designed to add more armed guards in public and private schools and are considering a proposal that would allow teachers to carry guns.
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Black lawmaker who was expelled to return to Tennessee HouseOne of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House was reinstated Monday after Nashville’s governing council voted to send him straight back to the Legislature. The unanimous vote by the Nashville Metropolitan Council restores Rep. Justin Jones to office just four days after Republicans stripped him of his seat. The other lawmaker, Justin Pearson, could be reappointed Wednesday at a Wednesday of the Shelby County Commission.
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Black lawmaker who was expelled to return to Tennessee HouseOne of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated
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Black lawmaker who was expelled to return to Tennessee HouseNashville’s governing council has voted to reinstate Oakland native Rep. Justin Jones to the Tennessee House days after GOP lawmakers ousted him.
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