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State Rep. Justin Jones burns a Confederate Flag in Memphis to protest Tennessee redrawing its District maps right after the Supreme Court further weakened the Voting Rights Act.
May 7, 2026. Video by Garrison Hayes at Mother Jones. Here it is on YouTube: State Rep. Justin Jones Burns a Paper Confederate Flag in Protest - Garrison Hayes and Mother Jones (YouTube)
For background, here's a PBS News article (and video) on Tennessee redrawing its maps: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map - PBS News - May 7, 2026
TN State Rep. Justin Jones (D): wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/LegislatorInfo/Member?district=H52
Garrison Hayes: motherjones.com/author/garrison-hayes
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