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On the recordNovember 1, 2023
Governor Lamont should use his emergency powers to protect incarcerated people, their communities, and correctional staff by releasing all people who are incarcerated without having been convicted of any crime.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Cruz cites a letter advocating for the release of all pretrial detainees.

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