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Eric Swalwell: Let me be clear: Attorney General Sessions should not substitute his judgement for that of law enforcement in local…

On the recordMarch 27, 2017
Let me be clear: Attorney General Sessions should not substitute his judgement for that of law enforcement in local jurisdictions, who know what it is best to keep their community safe.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell criticizes Attorney General Sessions for undermining local law enforcement's decisions.

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