Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 2, 2025
Threatening criminal proceedings for exercising the First Amendment is itself a violation of the First Amendment.
Said by
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York
Source
slate.com

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Ocasio-Cortez argues that threats against her are unconstitutional.

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