Expelled Tennessee Lawmaker Could Be Back In State House Soon

A majority of the Nashville Metro Council supports reappointing former state Representative Justin Jones to the seat he was expelled from last week.

Jones was one of two Democrats ousted by the Republican-controlled Tennessee state legislature after taking part in protests calling for stricter gun control in the state.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Nashville Council Member-At-Large Zulfat Saura about her vote to send Jones back to the State House.

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