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Jerry Nadler: To remedy the harm done by Shelby County, Congress should restore preclearance by passing the John Lewis Voting Rights…

On the recordJuly 15, 2021
To remedy the harm done by Shelby County, Congress should restore preclearance by passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler advocates for restoring voting rights protections through specific legislation.

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