Cory Booker: “This decision would result, and they knew this, in stripping…”

“Quote, allowing race to play any part in government decision making represents a departure from the constitutional rule that applies in almost every other context. Do you think race should be used as a factor to draw congressional lines? This decision would result, and they knew this, in stripping political power and representation from African Americans. The Voting Rights act was perhaps one of the most important acts in the history of our country in securing our democratic ideals. All are created equal.” (04:34–04:42)

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