Tennessee Democrat Who Stood on Desk to Protest Republican Redistricting Plan Threatens Lawsuit over Punishment

Tennessee Democrat Who Stood on Desk to Protest Republican Redistricting Plan Threatens Lawsuit over Punishment

Tennessee State Senator Charlane Oliver (D-Nashville) said she is "seeking legal redress" over the punishments meted out by Lt. Governor Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) after her outburst during the Tennessee General Assembly's special session that saw Republican majorities redraw the state's congressional districts.  "During the redistricting special session in May, I made the courageous decision to stand on my Senate desk and sing with pride after…

TheVoiceOfJoyce Did this happen to a Democratic Legislator you know? Charlene Oliver was removed from all her department head positions and sanctioned for protesting redistricting. She’s fighting back. Tennessee has other problems, some ID’s might not work thru TSA, they can be replaced at the DMV. Also, folks are studying how Join Lewis kept civil rights alive with constant unrelenting pressure. The NashVillager has local news and tips for everyone. Subscribe or create your own local newspaper. Be informed.

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