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Felon-turned-legislator endorsed by Moms Demand Action wants ALL guns banned
- Sigiloso1776
- May 3
- 2 min read
Updated: May 5
Meet Tarra Simmons
In 2020, Tarra Simmons became the first formerly incarcerated person elected to the Washington State Legislature, representing the 23rd Legislative District. Her commitment to public service stems from her own experiences as a survivor of multiple forms of violence, poverty, and substance use disorder. Simmons believes that those closest to the problem are closest to the solution and should have an integral role in working toward the end of mass incarceration and healing its aftermath. It was this core belief that guided her career path in advocacy.
Earlier in her life, Simmons was incarcerated for reasons related to her childhood trauma and substance use disorder. After her release, she graduated from Seattle University School of Law in May 2017, magna cum laude, with the Dean’s Medal and the Graduating Student Award, but was initially denied the right to take the state bar exam because of her criminal history. Ultimately, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled unanimously in her favor, and she was allowed to take the bar exam and become a member of the Washington State Bar Association – a story that made national news.
Admirable. A convicted felon who turned her life around and became successful. One of the crimes? I know, shocking……
Unfortunately, she’s a worthless tyrant. Uncovered via FOIA, this legislator wants to get rid of the 2nd amendment in its entirety and BAN ALL GUNS.
No surprise she is also endorsed by Everytown/Moms Demand Action.
We have a legislator who is openly (behind closed doors lol) admitting she will NOT uphold an amendment in the Bill of Rights. She wants it completely gone and your guns taken from you. Will this be enough to have her removed from office? Funny enough, guns for me but not for thee…..
"Earlier in her life, Simmons was incarcerated for reasons related to her childhood trauma and substance use disorder." How sweet, PBS. Now, NAME THE CRIME.