Terri Sewell actually said...

A statute for Congress to establish a new coverage test, a statute's current burden must be justified by current need.

Sewell emphasizes the need for federal oversight in Alabama's voting laws.

05/12/2019

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It does not make their barriers fair, and it certainly does not justify or validate their existence.

I think it's important to note that there is no federal oversight of states.

Obviously, I think that my bill, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, named after John Lewis, is the right vehicle to do that.

I look forward to working with you, Chair Lee, in not only addressing violence at the polls, voter intimidation...