This morning, Congressman Ted Deutch testified on his bipartisan Democracy for All Amendment to overturn Citizens United before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties in a hearing titled "Citizens United at 10: The Consequences for Democracy and Potential Responses by Congress."
Click here for a one-pager on the Democracy for All Amendment.
Excerpts from Congressman Deutch's testimony:
"Our amendment would level the playing field. It would promote political equality. And it would protect the integrity of our government institutions and elections."
"The Democracy for All Amendment is necessary because your status in our democracy should not depend upon your status in our economy. Whether you work three jobs and barely get by— or you own three homes and barely work—the eyes of our law, the eyes of our government, and our elections must see all Americans as equal. This amendment will get money out of our elections and, most importantly, it will put voters back in charge."
Click the image below to watch the full testimony.
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