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Steve Cohen: Public officials should not be allowed to avoid the consequences for egregious actions by hiding behind judicial…

On the recordMarch 30, 2022
Public officials should not be allowed to avoid the consequences for egregious actions by hiding behind judicial opinions.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen emphasizes accountability for public officials under evolving constitutional standards.

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