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Tennessee House expels 2 Democratic members for gun violence protest

Rep. Justin Jones was expelled for his role in a demonstration calling for gun control after the Nashville school shooting.

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Tennessee State Troopers guard the doors at the state Capitol Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee Republicans are seeking to oust three House Democrats for using a bullhorn to shout support for pro-gun control protesters in the House chamber.
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Ashley Cates comforts Sarah Neumann as she gets emotional talking about the Covenant School Shooting outside the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Protesters gather outside the state Capitol Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn., to demand gun law reform and to support three House Democrats up for expulsion for using a bullhorn to shout support for pro-gun control protesters in the House chamber.
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Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, raises his fists on the floor of the House chamber to recognize his supporters before the start of the legislative session Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Gun law reform and "Tennessee Three" supporter Trinity Williams raises a sign in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville, delivers remarks on the floor of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Gun reform and "Tennessee Three" supporters raise signs in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Gun reform and "Tennessee Three" supporters raise signs in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, delivers remarks on the floor of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Jamyn Milliken yells, asking for gun reform legislation, and support the Tennessee Three outside the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Students yell, asking for gun reform legislation and support the Tennessee Three outside the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Tennessee State Troopers block the stairwell leading to the legislative chambers Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Covenant School parent Sarah Neumann receives a hug from Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis as he visits the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, receives a hug from a supporter as he visits the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, visits with supporters in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, raises his fist after visiting with supporters in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Former Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, raises his fist on the floor of the House chamber as he walks to his desk to collect his belongings after being expelled from the legislature on Thursday, April 6, in Nashville, Tenn.

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