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On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
Legislation to restore measures lost when the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act is needed, but it is not enough.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

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John Lewis emphasizes the need for comprehensive legislation to protect voting rights.

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