On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
Now, because we had Shelby, we did not have preclearance, and because of that, elections were held in which Black votes were suppressed.
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congress.govNow, because we had Shelby, we did not have preclearance, and because of that, elections were held in which Black votes were suppressed.
Franken highlights the impact of the Shelby decision on Black voter suppression.
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