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Eric Holder: “Well, yes, I mean, we won a case in Alabama with two Trump judges, who said black people in Alabama do not have adequate…”

On the recordMay 10, 2022
Well, yes, I mean, we won a case in Alabama with two Trump judges, who said black people in Alabama do not have adequate representation when it comes to the congressional delegation. You need to redraw the maps in such a way they do have an opportunity to elect candidates of their choice.
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Eric Holder
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Eric Holder discusses a court case in Alabama regarding representation for black voters.

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