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On the recordFebruary 8, 2023
the Federal government has a long history of weaponizing its power against minorities, like communities of color, religious minorities, and immigrant communities.
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Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia
Democratic · Texas

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Garcia discusses the government's historical misuse of power against vulnerable groups.

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