Expelled Tennessee Lawmakers Seek Return to Legislature Amid Protests and Controversy
TL;DR
Two former Black Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee who were expelled by Republican colleagues for protesting for gun-control measures following a deadly school shooting, want to be reappointed and elected back to their seats. The expulsions have made Tennessee a new front in the battle for the future of American democracy. The former lawmakers have quickly drawn prominent supporters, including President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Special elections for the seats, which have yet to be set, will follow in the coming months.
- Expelled Tennessee lawmakers both seeking seats again The Associated Press
- SYMONE Exclusive: the Tennessee Three discuss expulsion from the state legislature MSNBC
- Nashville protests continue after Democrats expelled from Tenn. legislature FOX 11 Los Angeles
- Expelled rep Pearson returns to Memphis WREG NewsChannel 3
- Opinion: The real message behind expelling the Black members of the 'Tennessee Three' CNN
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