Stacey Plaskett said "The Insular Cases have led to unequal application of U.S. constitutional principles in the U.S. territories, which has led to the denial of constitutional rights in the territories." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 11, 2021

The Insular Cases have led to unequal application of U.S. constitutional principles in the U.S. territories, which has led to the denial of constitutional rights in the territories.

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Stacey Plaskett

Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Editor's note · Context

Plaskett highlights the ongoing denial of constitutional rights due to the Insular Cases.

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