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Ted Cruz: The Department of Justice has taken the position that Section 5 and indeed Section 2, as well, protects the ability to…

On the recordJune 24, 2014
The Department of Justice has taken the position that Section 5 and indeed Section 2, as well, protects the ability to elect Democrats
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz discusses DOJ's interpretation of voting rights laws favoring Democrats.

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