Tennessee House Democrats, who were expelled from Congress for helping to lead an anti-gun rally, have continued their legal battle with the Republican House Speaker, saying his constitutional rights are being violated. Masu.

Rep. Justin Jones of Nashville’s House District 52, filed a memorandum of understanding in the US District Court on Dec. 30, filed to amend complaints against Speaker Cameron Sexton and three House staff and dismiss the lawsuit. He objected to the allegations he made. In addition to Sexton, Jones has filed a lawsuit against House Chief Sergeant Bobby Trotter and Chief of House Aide Daniel Hicks, House Aide Tammy Letzler, repeatedly saying he “Let’s silence him.” ” and gun controls that said he would prevent him from opposing issues such as “reasonable,” and violations of his federal and state rights.

Jones says the violation began in April 2023 after a hearing on the house floor when the defendant “illegally expelled him” and Memphis Democrat Justin Pearson. Rep. Gloria Johnson of Knoxville, who is also a Democrat, has fled a small banishment. Jones and Pearson were reappointed to their seats within a week of being expelled by locally elected bodies, and were re-electioned twice.

Jones filed an updated complaint to seek relief from “continued violations” ahead of the 2025 session, which begins on January 14th. Court Judge Eli Richardson.

Jones says the defendant turned off his microphone and voting machine on March 30 when he tried to investigate Congress about Sexton’s ban on his “stop attack” Lapel Pin. Jones, Pearson and Johnson entered the house after a while, protesting against strong gun laws, leading to an expulsion hearing.

Jones says Sexton and the other defendants exercised their right to free speech, removed him from the committee, revoked access to the Capitol and the legislative garage, and expelled him and Pearson. I am white to remain a member of the housing industry.

The expulsion was “unprecedented,” Jones’ filing added that only three people in the House’s 200-year history have been removed due to alleged criminal acts.

Jones’ submission says Sexton and other defendants’ efforts to silence him continued through a special session on public safety in 2023. Jones’ submission says the rules prevented him from seeking a “unconfident” vote in Sexton.

Jones said the violation continued throughout the 2024 session, Jones said as the House established new rules that control discussions between members and public area seats. Jones says Sexton “continuedly abused his powers and continued to target him,” and repeatedly silenced and told him to prevent dissent.

Sexton and three other defendants filed a motion to dismiss the case last fall, saying the US District Court lacks jurisdiction to handle the case. They also said Jones’ claims are prohibited by personal immunity defenses, and complaints have failed to argue that relief could be granted.