They are part of an effort to deny Americans who live in Washington the right to participate in representative government.
Jamie Raskin: “They are part of an effort to deny Americans who live in Washington the right to participate in representative…”
On the recordMay 15, 2023
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Raskin argues that hearings are aimed at disenfranchising D.C. residents.
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