Democratic state Representative Justin Jones of Nashville gestures during a vote on his expulsion from the state legislature at the State Capitol Building on April 6, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Democratic state Representative Justin Jones of Nashville gestures during a vote on his expulsion from the state legislature at the State Capitol Building on April 6, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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The majority of the Nashville Metro Council supports the reappointment of state Representative Justin Jones to the seat he was ousted from last week.
Jones was one of two Democrats expelled from the Republican-controlled Tennessee state legislature after taking part in protests calling for stricter gun control in the state.
NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Nashville Council Member-At-Large Zulfat Saura about her vote to send Jones back to the State House.
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This episode was produced by Elena Burnett and Erika Ryan. It was edited by William Troop. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
