Last night, Republicans expelled two Black, Democratic lawmakers from the Tennessee State legislature.
Why? Because Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson protested alongside constituents demanding action to prevent gun violence after six people were shot and killed at a Nashville school. Their expulsion is dangerous, undemocratic, and racist.
We stand side-by-side with Representative Jones and Pearson in this moment — and we're going to make sure they have the resources they need to fight back and keep advocating for the people of Tennessee.
Republicans in Tennessee showed us who they truly are. These Black men were duly elected by their constituents — the same ones who are calling on their representatives to act on common sense gun control.
Instead of listening to the people, the Tennessee Republican Party chose to expel two Representatives who were speaking out and demanding change. That’s not democracy.
Together, we'll make it clear Justin Jones and Justin Pearson are on the right side of history, and that we'll be with them in the fight for safety, healing, and justice for everyone in Tennessee.
Solidarity always,
Ayanna
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