Kay Ivey: “I would say at this point, though, that because it is unconstitutional, I urge my Republican colleagues to oppose this…”

“I would say at this point, though, that because it is unconstitutional, I urge my Republican colleagues to oppose this bill. I urge all of my colleagues to oppose this bill. I would note that Salerno was written by Chief Justice Rehnquist, no liberal advocate, and Justice Scalia supported it, as well. This is a provision that has key safeguards that are excluded. By the way this is drafted, it has to be revised. I oppose it even if you do the revision piece, Mr. Speaker, because I think it violates the rights of the District of Columbia to make their own determinations. At a minimum, Mr. Speaker, please send constitutional law forward.”