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James Lankford: “The Federal Courts and the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) at Department of Justice (DOJ) have both been very clear on the…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2022
The Federal Courts and the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) at Department of Justice (DOJ) have both been very clear on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford discusses the legal clarity regarding the Equal Rights Amendment.

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