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Tom Cotton: In fact, Judge Jackson remains more of a defense attorney for criminals from the bench than a judge.

On the recordApril 3, 2022
In fact, Judge Jackson remains more of a defense attorney for criminals from the bench than a judge.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Tom Cotton critiques Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's judicial approach, suggesting she favors criminals.

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