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Cedric Richmond: “It was created to protect against discrimination based on race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, and…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2019
It was created to protect against discrimination based on race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status, and national origin. Wouldn't you agree?
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Cedric Richmond
Democratic · Louisiana

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Richmond emphasizes the DOJ's purpose in protecting civil rights.

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