Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson has been reinstated days after being expelled, making a successful return to office. Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson is back in office after being reinstated days after being expelled.

After a 7-0 vote by the Shelby County Board of Commissioners, the people of Tennessee have a reason to celebrate! Rep. Justin Pearson, who was expelled for protesting gun violence, has been reinstated. The young politician, representing the Memphis district, was welcomed back with cheers and applause as he shouted, “Let’s get back to work! You can’t expel our voice, and you sure can’t expel our fight.”



The reinstatement of Rep. Justin Pearson is a victory for the people he represents and a testament to the power of our voices. Democratic Rep. Gloria Johnson, who also joined in the protest, spoke out about her happiness for Pearson's second chance. “I’m so glad Memphis did what was right,” she said. “I’m just absolutely thrilled. Justice was done today.”



Pearson himself is thankful for the outcome and ready to keep going. “I am feeling determined and thankful with the actions of the Metro Council and the movement of people who are rising up around the issue of gun violence and injustice in our state and in our country, who are acting to do something in this moment,” he told The New York Times.



Rep. Pearson's reinstatement is a powerful reminder of the strength of our collective voice and a hopeful sign of progress.

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