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What Happens In Tennessee Won't Stay in Tennessee

April 13, 2023

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On Friday, April 7, the Tennessee state legislature voted to expel two out of the three state representatives, Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who protested on the chamber floor in the wake of a mass shooting that killed six people, including three 9-year-old children. Their expulsion was an unprecedented move, completely disregarding the norms of democracy and the will of voters. No Tennessee House member has ever been removed from elected office for simply violating decorum rules.

This week, Reps. Pearson and Jones were both reinstated to their elected seats in the State House, but the damage has been done.

Here to unpack all that has happened in Tennessee this week is Jeff Preptit, a staff attorney at the ACLU of Tennessee.

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Kendall Ciesemier

Former Host of At Liberty and Senior Executive Producer of Multimedia, American Civil Liberties Union

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Kendall Ciesemier (@kendallciese) was the host of At Liberty and the Senior Executive Producer of Multimedia at the ACLU. Previously, Kendall worked as a producer and reporter for The New York Times' Opinion section and Mic, a digital media company. Most notably at Mic, Kendall's interview with Alice Marie Johnson, a woman serving a life…
Kendall Ciesemier

Jeff Preptit

Staff Attorney, ACLU of Tennessee

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As a Tennessee Native and the son of Haitian immigrants, Jeff has a unique perspective that intersects to reflect the experience and understanding of diverse community. Jeff grew up with a deep respect for public service and a strong belief in Tennessee and his community. He attended Milligan College where he earned a degree in…
Jeff Preptit

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