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Mike Quigley: An independent judiciary entrusted to interpret the laws made by Congress and enforced by the executive branch is…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2019
An independent judiciary entrusted to interpret the laws made by Congress and enforced by the executive branch is fundamental to fulfilling the Founding Fathers' vision for this country.
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Mike Quigley
Democratic · Illinois

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Emphasizes the importance of an independent judiciary in American democracy.

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