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Jena Griswold: As a lawyer, when you’re sworn in, you swear to uphold the Constitution. And that means you’re not allowed to use lies…

On the recordJuly 16, 2021
As a lawyer, when you’re sworn in, you swear to uphold the Constitution. And that means you’re not allowed to use lies to file frivolous lawsuits, and you’re not allowed to use the courts to undermine democracy.
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Jena Griswold
Colorado
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msnbc.com

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Jena Griswold discusses the ethical responsibilities of lawyers and the misuse of the courts.

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