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Ed Markey: So let's start with undoing the Republicans' thievery and adding four seats to the Court. Congress can do it by passing…

On the recordMay 27, 2023
So let's start with undoing the Republicans' thievery and adding four seats to the Court. Congress can do it by passing the Judiciary Act. Expanding the Court is constitutional.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey advocates for expanding the Supreme Court to counteract perceived injustices.

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