Barbara Lee’s Former Staffer Expelled from Tennessee Legislature

By Post Staff

Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who’s also running for the United States Senate seat presently held by Dianne Feinstein, blasted the Tennessee House Republicans for voting to expel two of the three Democratic representatives (Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville; Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville; and Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis) late last Thursday for joining with a peaceful student protest against gun violence.

Justin Jones, served as a former intern with congresswoman Barbara Lee, before being elected. Jones, who’s Black was the first to be ejected. Johnson, who is white, was not voted to be removed. However, Pearson, who is Black, was voted out.

Lee said she was proud of Jones for standing up for saving lives of children and protecting them from gun violence. “The majority of Americans support legislation to end the use of military-style weapons and gun violence. Republicans should be condemning this action by the Tennessee legislature. I am heartbroken, but we will rise.” She urged Americans to continue to support the three legislators and the student protesters through voting as a way to fight back to preserve democracy.

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