Gun Protests and Two Black Lawmakers Expelled in Nashville: A Wild Day in Tennessee's Capitol

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 7, 2023

After days of protests for more gun control laws after a school shooting last month, two Black lawmakers in Tennessee's House were expelled for their roles in the protests. Blaise Gainey, political reporter for WPLN, reports on what happened and what might happen with both gun laws and the lawmakers in the coming days.

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