Tennessee State Rep Justin Jones Reinstated To House Seat
Tennessee state rep Justin Jones has been reinstated to his House District 52 seat in the interim until a formal vote is taken.
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Tennessee state rep Justin Jones has been reinstated to his House District 52 seat in the interim until a formal vote is taken.
The state where a tragic school shooting took place grabbed national attention not for its actions on gun violence but for its vengeful actions against young Black representatives speaking out on the issue. Demand local lawmakers help restore the peoples’ vote.
Shelby County Commissioner Amber Mills told a local outlet that reinstating former state Rep. Justin Pearson could hurt the county's funding.
Rep. Justin Jones was sworn in last night, and a vote on the seat vacated by former Rep. Justin Pearson is set for Wednesday.
Protests in Nashville this week echo an earlier era of Black Americans speaking out. What began as a call for action on gun violence has broadened – and drawn national attention.