Montana judge rules against Rep. Zooey Zephyr, a transgender lawmaker, in her attempt to return to the statehouse House floor after being silenced and banished for admonishing Republican lawmakers. Zephyr's attorneys argued that her First Amendment rights were violated, but the judge ruled that the House of Representatives had the authority to control its proceedings. Zephyr has vowed to continue to fight for her rights and the rights of other transgender individuals in the state.
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At a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) called Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas a "liar" and accused Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) of having a "sexual relationship with a Chinese spy" without offering any evidence. Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), the chair of the committee, barred Greene from speaking any further and plans to have a conversation with her about her comments and the expected decorum of the committee. The incident has sparked debate about the appropriateness of Greene's comments and what action, if any, will be taken against her.
Arizona House of Representatives voted to expel a first-term Republican representative, Liz Harris, after she invited a conspiracy theorist to testify at an election integrity hearing. The vote to expel Harris was bipartisan, with 46 representatives voting in favor and 13 voting against. Harris was removed from her elected position immediately, making this the first expulsion of a lawmaker since the state was admitted to the Union in 1912.
The Shelby County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to return expelled Tennessee Democratic Rep. Justin Pearson back to the state House on Wednesday. The confirmation of Pearson's reappointment was met with cheers and applause from the crowd, and support from both sides of the aisle. Pearson expressed his gratitude for the support he has received, and his return to the House of Representatives is a victory for gun reform advocates in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones was reinstated this week after being expelled from the House of Representatives for protesting gun violence in response to a school shooting in Nashville. His reinstatement has garnered national attention, and he has vowed to continue fighting for stricter gun laws. Jones referenced the students who motivated his and fellow Democrats’ call for action on guns when he was expelled, saying “It was students walking out of classes and taking to this Capitol that led us into the well that day, calling for common sense gun laws.”
Nashville's Metro Council and Shelby County Commission are set to hold special meetings this week to decide whether to reinstate former Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones and Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, respectively, to their seats after they were expelled from the Republican-led Tennessee House last week for joining a protest demanding stricter gun control. If reinstated, Jones and Pearson intend to run in the special elections for the vacated seats, and the outcome of the meetings will have a significant impact on the state's political landscape.
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones to be Reinstated to Legislature After Protest Against Gun Violence
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones to be Reinstated to Legislature After Protest Against Gun Violence
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones (D) and his colleague, Rep. Justin Pearson (D), were expelled from the House of Representatives on Thursday after protesting gun violence in response to a mass shooting. The Nashville Metropolitan Council will hold a special meeting Monday to discuss an interim replacement for Jones' seat and is expected to vote to reinstate him, showing support for his stance on gun control. This decision is a victory for gun control advocates in the state, demonstrating the council's commitment to standing up for its constituents.
Tennessee State House of Representatives voted to expel two Democratic members, Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin Pearson, for their participation in anti-gun violence protests following a school massacre in Nashville. The vote sparked outcry from the representatives and their supporters, who argued that the expulsion was a violation of their First Amendment rights. Protesters have since returned to the Capitol to advocate for gun reform measures and to denounce the ousting of the two representatives. The outcome of the protests and the response from the House of Representatives will be closely watched.