Tennessee Republicans seek to expel Democrats over gun control protests

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are attempting to expel three Democratic lawmakers who participated in a gun control protest last week. The resolutions to remove the lawmakers will be voted on Thursday and could pass if two-thirds of the state’s House votes in favor. The move is part of an ongoing effort to limit Democrats’ power in the state and is seen as a rare and undemocratic maneuver. The three Democrats have acknowledged that they broke House rules by talking without being recognized, but noted that they did so to speak on behalf of their constituents who are demanding change.