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On the recordMarch 20, 2012
We enacted the Innocence Protection Act as part of the Justice For All Act.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy discusses legislative efforts to protect the integrity of the justice system.

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