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On the recordAugust 6, 2021
If we`re not able to put the guardrails back up on Section 5 and get the John Lewis Act passed, then you`re going to see the Republicans attempt to draw three new seats in Texas alone.
Said by
Marc Veasey
Democratic · Texas
Source
msnbc.com

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Veasey warns about the consequences of not passing the John Lewis Act on redistricting in Texas.

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