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On the recordMay 27, 2026
Republicans are already pulling out every trick in the book to rig our elections and now, the Supreme Court’s right-wing majority has paved the way for them to deny Black voters representation. This court’s disregard for the will of Congress and the law in service of a clear political agenda will only deepen the crisis of public trust the Supreme Court is facing.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Statement on Supreme Court decision regarding Voting Rights Act.

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