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John Conyers

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John Conyers was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan from 1965 until 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus and played a significant role in advocating for civil rights and social justice throughout his career. Conyers was known for his commitment to issues such as healthcare, education, and labor rights, and he introduced legislation aimed at improving the lives of his constituents and marginalized communities across the nation.

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Dec 2, 2015

Indigent children and other immigrants must defend against removal without benefit of counsel.

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Nov 30, 2015

I'm surprised to hear this from me, but in the New York Times, there's a good article by Carla Monyhan talking about Nicholas Merrill, how he fought to disclose the contents of the NSL.

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Nov 30, 2015

I made sure that there was probable cause. And I made sure there was particularity in the description in the affidavit, as well as in my warrant.

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Nov 30, 2015

We agree that the Electronic Communications Privacy Act is outdated and provides unjustifiably inconsistent standards for government access to our stored communication.

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Nov 30, 2015

I'm not one of the co-sponsors at this time, even though I am one of the persons proudest of the work that Kevin Yoder has done in getting this bill to this point.

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Nov 30, 2015

H.R. 699, the 'Email Privacy Act,' enjoys I'm pleased to say, the overwhelming bipartisan support in the House.

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Nov 30, 2015

We were told that, look, you don't have to worry, there's a FISA court, a confirmed judicial nominee that's a Federal judge, they'll protect the Constitution.

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Nov 30, 2015

I'm not comfortable that this is really going to be that helpful because of that massive gaping hole.

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Nov 19, 2015

I submit the following letters from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and First Focus Campaign for Children. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Committee on Migration, Washington, DC, November 19, 2015. Dear…

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Nov 19, 2015

I include in the Record from today's New York Times Editorial Board, noted today, ``Refugees From War Aren't the Enemy.'' It includes, ``this measure represents election-year pandering to the xenophobia that rears up when threats from…

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Nov 19, 2015

I include in the Record letters of opposition to H.R. 4038. White House Statement of Administration Policy h.r. 4038--american safe act of 2015 (Rep. McCaul, R-TX, and Rep. Hudson, R-NC) The Administration's highest priority is to ensure…

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Nov 19, 2015

I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, Members of the committee and of the House, instead of slamming our doors to the world's most vulnerable, we should be considering legislation to strengthen and expand refugee programs…

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Nov 18, 2015

This measure sets unreasonable clearance standards that the Department of Homeland Security cannot meet and, thereby, would halt refugee resettlement in the United States.

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Nov 18, 2015

Refugees are already subject to the highest level of vetting, more than any other traveler or immigrant to the United States.

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Nov 18, 2015

H.R. 4038, which would effectively debar Syrian and Iraqi refugees from the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and does nothing to promote security.

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Nov 16, 2015

Thank you very much, Chairman Goodlatte.

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Nov 16, 2015

I have listened to their stories of commitment and dedication and to their embrace of community policing...

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Nov 16, 2015

Rather than use these events as an excuse to advance policies that otherwise betray our values, I urge the intelligence community... to focus on the most effective tools in our toolbox.

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Nov 16, 2015

Once when I was Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, the Committee reported legislation that would have granted a limited antitrust exemption for independent pharmacies to allow them to collectively bargain as to the terms and…

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Nov 16, 2015

I urge restraint in these matters, Madam Attorney General.

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Nov 16, 2015

The State of Alabama's plan to close 31 driver's license offices demonstrates how one policy decision can have wide-ranging discriminatory effects.

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Nov 2, 2015

Without one, we cannot fully address eliminating restrictions on cross-border data flow.

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Nov 2, 2015

As many of you know, the promotion of best practices and oversight of state and local law enforcement have been legislative priorities during my tenure as a Judiciary Committee member. My Pattern And Practice statute, passed as part of the…

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Nov 2, 2015

I think this is a more important hearing than a lot of people appreciate it.

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Nov 2, 2015

The growth of our economy relies on the expansion of the global digital economy.

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