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On the recordSeptember 13, 2021
How do we make sure that every citizen has access to the ballot when state after state after state, 18 states and 30 laws so far are designed to prevent targeted groups from being able to vote?
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
Source
msnbc.com

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Merkley raises concerns about laws that restrict voting access and the need for legislative action.

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