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“Violence against judges and threats of violence against Judges is on the rise and it is no laughing matter. When leaders attempt to rationalize this violence, it only makes the problem worse.”

Quote by John Conyers

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John Conyers Jr. was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district from 1965 until his retirement in 2017. He was a prominent member of the Democratic Party and a leading advocate for civil rights and social justice issues. more

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