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Mary Gay Scanlon: “Isn't it true that Judge Mike Baylson of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled that the Department of Justice's…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2019
Isn't it true that Judge Mike Baylson of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled that the Department of Justice's attempt to withhold this money was illegal and unconstitutional?
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Mary Gay Scanlon
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Scanlon questions the legality of DOJ's funding withdrawal from sanctuary cities.

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