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Ben Sasse: Judge Gorsuch has cautioned against 'governmental encroachment on the people's liberties,' which could occur should the…

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
Judge Gorsuch has cautioned against 'governmental encroachment on the people's liberties,' which could occur should the political majorities of the legislative and executive branches be permitted to decide cases.
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Ben Sasse
Republican · Nebraska

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Sasse highlights Gorsuch's warning about potential governmental overreach.

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