A former Tennessee lawmaker decried his home state as the 'most undemocratic state in the nation' following his expulsion from the state legislature.
A former Tennessee lawmaker decried his home state as the"most undemocratic state in the nation" following his expulsion from the state legislature.
Traditionally explosions from state legislatures are reserved for criminal activity. Jones and Pearson protested for gun control in the wake of the Covenant school shooting last month that left three children, three adults, and the shooter dead. Notably, state Rep. Gloria Johnson joined in the protest as well but was not booted. Some have argued that the fact that she's white may have played a role in her receiving a lighter punishment than Jones and Pearson, who are both black. She was spared by one vote, and a lawmaker contended that she played less of a role in the disruption than the other two.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Kamala Harris to meet with expelled Tennessee lawmakersVice President Kamala Harris is making a last-minute trip to Tennessee on Friday, hours after the Republican-controlled House expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature in retaliation for their role in a protest calling for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Nashville
Consulte Mais informação »
What’s next for Tennessee’s expelled lawmakers?Tennessee Republicans have expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest calling for more gun control.
Consulte Mais informação »
What happens next to the Tennessee House Democrats who were expelled?The Republican-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives expelled two Democratic lawmakers Thursday for disrupting deliberations in the chamber last week while leading a gun control protest — a…
Consulte Mais informação »
What's Next for Tennessee's Expelled Lawmakers?County commissions could choose to appoint Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson to serve in the interim ahead of a special election, letting them return to the Capitol.
Consulte Mais informação »
VP Harris to meet with expelled Tennessee lawmakers“Rather than debating the merits of the issue, these Republican lawmakers have chosen to punish, silence, and expel duly-elected representatives of the people of Tennessee,” President J…
Consulte Mais informação »
VP Kamala Harris to make surprise Tennessee visit after 2 Democrats expelled from HouseVice President Kamala Harris will be making an impromptu visit in Nashville, Tennessee to meet with state lawmakers who were expelled for storming the state capital.
Consulte Mais informação »