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Pramila Jayapal: “I think it's outrageous, Anderson. This is a supreme court justice, the highest court of the land. He had an obligation…”

On the recordMay 28, 2024
I think it's outrageous, Anderson. This is a supreme court justice, the highest court of the land. He had an obligation to, I believe, recuse himself, but at a minimum to provide response to members of Congress about his actions and he really didn't do that.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Jayapal criticizes Justice Alito for not recusing himself from January 6th related cases and for his inadequate response to Congress.

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