Additionally, the lawsuit by the Nashville member of the “Tennessee Three” contends his constitutional due process rights were infringed upon by the expulsion proceedings.
Jones, Pearson and Johnson were propelled into the national spotlight.
They said the new House rules promote civility, respect and accountability.
On the day the House voted to silence Jones, Sexton had warned Jones about calling a Republican's bills “reprehensible,” “asinine,” and “insulting."
In addition to the limits on debate, House Republicans also instituted a ban on the public holding signs during floor and committee proceedings.
Persons:
Justin Jones, Jones, Cameron Sexton, ”, Justin Pearson, Gloria Johnson, Pearson, Johnson, Amy Wilhite, hadn't, Sexton, Bill Lee, “, Jerry Martin, Eric Holder, Holder
Organizations:
— Tennessee Democratic, Nashville, Tennessee, Black Democrat, Republicans, Democratic Rep, Republican Gov, Covenant School, Glock, Republican, U.S
Locations:
Tenn, Nashville, Tennessee