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Every individual must have an equal opportunity to live their life and fulfill the American Dream. This is only possible when the government protects the civil and human rights of every citizen. As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I am committed to ensuring protections against discrimination based on any factor, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, veteran status or sexual orientation. |
I want to protect voting rights and I want all Americans to feel confident that the U.S. Department of Justice prosecutes hate crimes to the fullest extent of the law.
Promoting and protecting basic human rights does not stop at our nation's borders. As co-chair of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, I have long been committed to advancing protections of fundamental rights of people throughout the world, especially minority populations.
I also have...
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