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“Parts of the Voting Rights Act are due to expire next year if Congress doesn't extend them, including the section that guarantees that voting rights will be protected by the federal government.”

Quote by Marty Meehan

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Marty Meehan is a renowned American attorney, born on December 30, 1956. He has extensive experience in the legal field and has achieved significant accomplishments in multiple areas. more

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