New Jersey U.S. Rep Bonnie Watson Coleman: "Courts told Congress that we need to clarify how discrimination based on hair texture is covered by..."

By South Middlesex Times

Dec 18, 2022

Bonnie Watson Coleman tweeted the following:

"Courts told Congress that we need to clarify how discrimination based on hair texture is covered by racial discrimination laws. GOP objects are nonsense. I lead a letter w/ @TheBlackCaucus calling on Senate Maj. Leader @SenSchumer and @LeaderMcConnell to pass the #CrownAct now."
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Here are other recent tweets from Bonnie Watson Coleman:

"While this is a crucial step forward, ending the War on Drugs for good will require treating substance use as a health issue, not a criminal issue.
My Drug Policy Reform Act would do just that. Learn more:
watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press" on Dec. 16
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"I commend this action by @TheJusticeDept. For decades, these sentencing disparities have devastated Black and brown communities and fueled mass incarceration.
This is an important step toward ending the failed War on Drugs and building a more equitable justice system. twitter.com/washingtonpost" on Dec. 16
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"In response to Senate Republicans' obstruction of the #CROWNAct, I'm leading a group of my @TheBlackCaucus colleagues in calling on Senate leadership to include my bill in their end-of-year legislation.
Learn more and read our letter here:
watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press" on Dec. 16
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