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Justin Pearson celebrates with supporters after being reinstated to the the Tennessee House of Representatives by Shelby County officials. AP
Justin Pearson celebrates with supporters after being reinstated to the the Tennessee House of Representatives by Shelby County officials. AP
Justin Pearson: Black Tennessee lawmaker reinstated after 'undemocratic' expulsion vote
Legislator joins colleague Justin Jones, who was also reappointed after rebuke from state Republicans