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Summer Lee: Yes, they do have rights, just as victims have rights.

On the recordFebruary 2, 2022
Yes, they do have rights, just as victims have rights.
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Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Affirming that both criminals and victims have rights.

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