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On the recordJune 5, 2012
Legislation along the lines being proposed by Senator Murkowski would alter the balance between ensuring protection of a defendant's constitutional rights and safeguarding the equally important public interest.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Legislation proposed by Murkowski could disrupt the balance of rights in criminal trials.

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