In separate votes on Thursday, the GOP supermajority expelled Rep. Justin Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones , a move leaving about 140,000 voters in primarily Black districts in Nashville and Memphis with no representation in the House.
Expulsions have made Tennessee a new front in the battle for the future of American democracyFrom left, expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, Rep. Gloria Johnson and expelled Rep. Justin Jones raise their fists as they walk across Fisk University campus after hearing U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris speak on Friday in Nashville. Harris came to support the two Democratic lawmakers, who were expelled from the Tennessee State Legislature.Reps.
Under Tennessee Law, the Metropolitan Council of Davidson County in Nashville and the Shelby County Board of Commissioners in Memphis can appoint interim representatives for their districts' now-vacant seats until a special election is held.
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