On the recordMay 30, 2026
The Supreme Court just significantly weakened a landmark, bipartisan criminal justice reform law in defiance of Congressional intent.
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durbin.senate.govThe Supreme Court just significantly weakened a landmark, bipartisan criminal justice reform law in defiance of Congressional intent.
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