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On the recordJuly 28, 2020
We cannot allow individuals unlawfully present in the United States to dilute the votes of citizens and lawful immigrants who waited their turn to come to this country to engage in our democracy.
Said by
Clay Higgins
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Higgins argues against counting undocumented immigrants in apportionment.

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