White Home calls Tennessee vote to oust Democratic lawmakers 'surprising' and 'undemocratic'

White Home press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre disavowed the Tennessee legislature's upcoming vote to oust a number of Democratic members following their participation in anti-gun violence protests on the state capitol.

Republicans launched laws on Tuesday to expel Democratic Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones, and Justin Pearson for his or her position within the protests on March 30 in response to a lethal faculty taking pictures in Nashville, Tennessee.

TENNESSEE REPUBLICANS MOVE TO OUST THREE DEMOCRATS OVER GUN VIOLENCE PROTESTS

The three Democrats are accused of "knowingly and deliberately [bringing] dysfunction and dishonor to the Home of Representatives via their particular person and collective actions."

The decision will doubtless move the closely Republican-controlled physique, and Jean-Pierre opened her Thursday briefing by criticizing the Tennessee GOP.

"The truth that this vote is going on is surprising, undemocratic, and with out precedent," she acknowledged. "Throughout Tennessee and throughout America, our youngsters are paying the worth for the actions of Republican lawmakers."

The "Tennessee 3" declare their elimination will violate rights outlined in federal and state constitutions.

"We walked to the nicely to talk to the individuals who have been begging us to guard them," Johnson stated in a press release. "Article Two of the state structure states that lawmakers have a proper to protest in opposition to and dissent from any laws that is injurious to the folks."

You'll be able to watch Thursday's briefing in full under.