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State lawmakers claim that Tennessee expulsions highlight the increasing tensions in the state
The Speaker of the House of Representatives to the Tennessee House has voted to expel two young black Democrats from the chamber after they used a megaphone on the floor during a gun-reform protest. The speaker said lawmakers violated decorum when they used a megaphone on the floor during a gun-reform protest.
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Protests are being planned on Monday for the Tennessee House expusion
Two former Democratic US lawmakers, who were expelled from the Tennessee House for protesting against gun-law reforms, have said they want their seats back. Justin Jones and Mike Turner were expelled after they staged a protest in the House floor. As per Tennessee law, a state representative must be at least 21 years old, a…