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John Duarte: “Once the government decided they couldn't get that kicked…”

Featuring: John Duarte, Republican | Former U.S. House, California, District 13

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The 13th Congressional District w/ John Duarte

Published | Video Starts at 22:09

On a pro bono level to sue the government under Fifth Amendment due process claims. Well, Once the government decided they couldn't get that kicked out of court, they countersued us. And they literally said, we're suing them because they're suing us, which is a First Amendment violation of our rights on top of the. On top of the Fifth Amendment violation of our rights that went forward. The original judge we had, Carlton, was an old Jimmy Carter appointee. Democrat, but a Jimmy Carter appointee. He retired and passed away. (22:09–22:26)

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