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On the recordJune 14, 2021
It is incredibly important that no matter the intention, history shows us that every time we give our Government new powers in this area, they are inevitably used to target people that look like me, oppressed people of color, and minority groups across our country, not those that attacked our Capitol.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

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Tlaib warns against expanding government powers post-January 6, citing historical misuse against minorities.

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