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On the recordApril 26, 2023
Legal experts warned us it would establish a dangerous precedent in which unelected judges can deny fundamental freedoms.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin highlights concerns from legal experts regarding judicial overreach.

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