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G. K. Butterfield: I am haunted by that question the Federal judge asked: Why is it that people don't want people to vote?

On the recordApril 17, 2019
I am haunted by that question the Federal judge asked: Why is it that people don't want people to vote?
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on a judge's question regarding voter suppression.

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