Gun Control Protesters Facing Expulsion as GOP Targets Dissenters
- Three Tennessee lawmakers protested for gun control following a school shooting and now face expulsion for their dissent.
- Supporters argue the legislators were joining a peaceful protest and that expulsion is an extreme punishment that goes against the will of voters.
- The GOP effort to expel follows accusations that the lawmakers incited an insurrection, which the protesters deny.
- Amid increased partisan divides, the White House condemns the push to expel while the state Republican party stands by it.
- The vote comes as gun violence again dominates headlines and lawmakers remain divided on passing new gun laws.