| June 19, 2022
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Tweet - "Reminder: It was over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation & 2 months after the end of the Civil War when news of emancipation finally reached the deepest corners of the former Confederacy on #Juneteenth--a delay which represents a gap in justice that still persists today."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 17, 2022
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Tweet - "#PrideMonth is about celebrating the LGBTQ community--but without meaningful steps toward true equality, #Pride will always be a protest. That includes addressing the disproportionate violence LBGTQ Americans, and especially Black trans women, face."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Happy #Pride2022 to the LGBTQ community in Illinois and across the country! #PrideMonth is rooted in challenging the status quo. We've made enormous strides in the past few decades, but until everyone can be who they are and love who they love, #Pride will always be a protest."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 19, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Reminding President Biden of His Constitutional Duty to Protect States from Border Invasion
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| May 18, 2022
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Wasserman Schultz Leads House in 420-1 Vote to Condemn Antisemitism
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 17, 2022
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Durbin, Rubio, Members Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Detention Of Russian Dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, Call For His Release
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 13, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Durbin, Leahy Seek Clarification of Administration's Position on Use of Torture-Derived Evidence
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 26, 2022
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Duckworth Re-introduces Legislation to Expand Voting Rights and Improve Civic Participation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 28, 2022
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Tweet - "Due to the nature of their subjects, these investigations present heightened constitutional and civil liberties concerns and therefore merit greater scrutiny and supervision. Glad to join my friend and colleague, Senator Grassley, in this important oversight work."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 8, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 8, 2022
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Tweet - "Al-Qahtani "was tortured so badly that he was ineligible to be tried at the war crimes court." This transfer is an important step toward finally ending indefinite detention at Guantanamo, which violates human rights & has prevented us from bringing 9/11 conspirators to justice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 7, 2022
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Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 7, 2022
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Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 24, 2022
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Tweet - "His name was George Floyd. He was a father, a brother, a son, a friend. He died with the knee of a police officer on his neck--an image that haunts me to this day. The injustice of his killing is undeniable, but I hope today's verdict gives his loved ones some semblance of peace."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 22, 2022
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Casten Introduces Legislation Banning Inequitable Calculations of Civil Damages
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 22, 2022
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Tweet - "Today, our system held these men accountable, but for too many Americans--especially Black & Brown Americans--justice remains elusive. We must continue to confront & root out the kind of hate bias that caused this tragedy and ensure accountability for perpetrators of these crimes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 16, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge Social Security to Reconsider Use of Facial Recognition Technology
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Commending Commitment to Appoint the First Black Woman to the Supreme Court
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Pressley, Clyburn, Jones Lead Congressional Black Caucus Members in Urging DOJ to Aggressively Increase Efforts to Protect Voting Rights
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2022
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Letter to Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights - Rep Lieu Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Education Department to Address Antisemitism on College Campuses
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Feb. 1, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth Urge DOJ To Share Update On Civil Rights Investigation Into Murder Of Laquan McDonald
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 27, 2022
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Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Duckworth Urges Senators to Vote for Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Duckworth on Republicans Blocking Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Durbin Continues Calling For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay On 20th Anniversary Of The Arrival Of The First Detainees
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 3, 2022
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Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Watch: Rep. Wild Urges Congress to Address the Rise of Islamophobia Worldwide
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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House of Representatives Passes Schakowsky/Omar Bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Schakowsky, Levin, Grijalva Statement on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Using fine print to force students to give up their rights to go to court is a dirty trick long used by #4profit colleges to evade accountability at the expense of students. I'm introducing the CLASS Act to ensure students can have their day in court."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Today we celebrate and honor @Sifill_LDF -- one of the most effective and consequential leaders of the modern civil rights movement. May her legacy inspire us all to be unwavering in our commitment to a more just and equitable society."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 16, 2021
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Letter to Gubanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan - Durbin, Leahy, Brown, Malinowski Urge President Of Turkmenistan To Release Country's Political Prisoners
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Judiciary Committee Leaders Press DEA On Lack Of Internal Oversight
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Today is World Freedom Day--a reminder of the importance of governance by, of, and for the people. As democracy comes under assault around the globe, leaders of the free world must come together to stand up for freedom and equal rights under the law."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Four times this year, Republican Senators have used the filibuster to prevent this Senate from even debating voting rights. What has become of the Party of Lincoln?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Abortion is a constitutional right--yet it is hanging by a thread in red state houses nationwide. Speaking with @ReproRights today, I reaffirmed my commitment to passing the #WHPA to safeguard everyone's ability to make decisions about their own health, families, and futures."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 3, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "In our nation, there is no freedom more fundamental than the right to vote. I am pleased we have reached a bipartisan compromise to move forward on this legislation, and I am hopeful that more Republicans will follow Sen. @lisamurkowski 's lead in defending this right."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 2, 2021
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Durbin, Leahy, Murkowski, Manchin Announce Bipartisan Compromise On John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Oct. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Anyone who engages in violence or threats of violence is stepping over the line of protected speech. Whether you are storming the Capitol or threatening members of your local school board with violence, it does not matter. Free speech does not include the incitement of violence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 27, 2021
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Durbin: The Senate Must Follow The House's Lead & Eliminate The Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 20, 2021
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Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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