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Alan Grayson: I believe that this amendment would represent a violation of the ex post facto provision in the Constitution.

On the recordMay 21, 2013
I believe that this amendment would represent a violation of the ex post facto provision in the Constitution.
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Alan Grayson
Florida

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Grayson argues the amendment violates constitutional protections against retroactive laws.

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