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Steve Cohen: It rightly prevented potentially discriminatory voting practices from taking effect before they could harm minority…

On the recordApril 21, 2021
It rightly prevented potentially discriminatory voting practices from taking effect before they could harm minority voters.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen highlights the protective role of preclearance for minority voters.

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