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Congress Must Act to Protect ALL Provisions of the Voting Rights Act

Statement

Date: June 25, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Legal

"The Supreme Court's decision represents the ruling of our nation's highest judicial authority and the law of the land. For the record, I join with those who strongly disagree with today's ruling. Although we must adhere to the Court's decision, the justices have made it perfectly clear that Congress has a significant role to play in updating and protecting the provisions of this important legislation. Absent the Voting Rights Act, the America we enjoy today would be non-existent. I will work with my colleagues to ensure that we update the Voting Rights Act and fully protect the right to vote."


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