Memphis-area officials will meet to decide whether to reinstate Justin J. Pearson to the Tennessee Legislature after Republicans expelled him last week for protesting gun violence on the chamber floor.
killed six people, including three 9-year-old children. The three technically broke House rules by speaking when they were not recognized to. Jones and Pearson addressed protesters with a bullhorn.
The vote by the Shelby County Board of Commissioners will come two days after the Nashville Metropolitan CouncilJones to his seat in the Legislature. The council suspended its rules to allow an immediate vote instead of holding an extended nomination period.
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