One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated
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The other lawmaker, Justin Pearson, could be reappointed Wednesday at a Wednesday of the Shelby County Commission. “I grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement, so I understand why this is so important,” she said. The expelled lawmakers have filled out their legal teams. Eric Holder, who served as attorney general under former President Barack Obama, now represents Jones.
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