Tennessee Democrats today will press for the reinstatement of the second of 2 state representatives who were expelled for leading a rule-breaking gun policy protest on the floor of the statehouse, after the first was reinstated yesterday.
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Democrats on Tuesday will press for the reinstatement of the second of two state representatives who were expelled for leading a rule-breaking gun policy protest on the floor of the statehouse, after the firstJustin Jones pumped his fist and declared "power to the people" as he returned to the state House of Representatives after being restored by the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County.
"You might try and silence it. You might try and expel it. But the people's power will not be stopped," Pearson told supporters outside the council chambers. "This is what democracy looks like."The conflict has captured national attention and served as a rallying cry for Democrats over the issues of democracy, gun violence and racial inequality.
The vote set off a celebration as supporters shouted "Whose house? Our house!" and "No Justin, no peace" while displaying signs that read, "Protect kids, not guns" and "Stop sales of AR15."
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