17th May 2019
This testimony was submitted to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to enter into the record for the Equal Rights Amendment hearing held on April 30th 2019.
17th May 2019
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This testimony was submitted to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to enter into the record for the Equal Rights Amendment hearing held on April 30th 2019.
17 May 2019
2 pages
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