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Washington U.S. Rep Adam Smith: "9 years ago today, in Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the..."

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Adam Smith tweeted the following:

"9 years ago today, in Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act that protected against discriminatory voting practices in states that historically suppressed the vote.
My full statement:"
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Here are other recent tweets from Adam Smith:

"Today the House passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, sending this life-saving legislation to @POTUS's desk. Once signed into law, it will become the most significant piece of gun violence prevention legislation in nearly 30 yrs.
My full statement:
adamsmith.house.gov/press-releases" on June 24
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"Todays ruling from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade robs millions of Americans of their bodily autonomy. As a staunch advocate for abortion and reproductive rights, I am enraged, saddened, and fearful.
My full statement:
adamsmith.house.gov/press-releases" on June 24
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"The Senate must end the undemocratic filibuster so that Democrats can pass meaningful legislation to codify the fundamental right to abortion and reproductive health care. America will only remain the land of the free if we are brave enough to take a stand." on June 24
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