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Steve Cohen: “This means that they couldn't take action, impede an election, and then force people to sue, and have dilatory tactics…”

On the recordMay 2, 2019
This means that they couldn't take action, impede an election, and then force people to sue, and have dilatory tactics, and get through the election in an improper fashion.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen highlights the importance of preventing discriminatory practices in voting.

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