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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, in a 5-4 decision, that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. Section 3 defined marriage for purposes of federal law as the legal union of a man and woman, thus denying thousands of married gay and lesbian couples federal responsibilities and rights provided all other married couples. Following the decision by the Supreme Court, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued the following statement:
Today, senior members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee including John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr, (R-Wis.), Melvin L. Watt (D-N.C.), and Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) released this statement addressing the Supreme Court ruling in Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder that overturned the coverage formula for Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. In a 5-4 decision, the Court voted "Our decision in no way affects the permanent, nationwide ban on racial discrimination in voting found in [Section] 2. We issue no holding on [Section] 5 itself, only on the coverage formula.
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder. In a 5-4 decision, the Court overturned the coverage formula for Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, stating that, "Our decision in no way affects the permanent, nationwide ban on racial discrimination in voting found in [Section] 2. We issue no holding on [Section] 5 itself, only on the coverage formula. Congress may draft another formula based on current conditions." ranking member of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) released this statement following the decision:
(DETROIT) – Following continued national security leaks by Edward Snowden, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued the following statement:
Yesterday, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a full committee markup of H.R. 1773, the "Agricultural Guestworker Act." Following the markup, Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued the following statement:
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives considered H.R. 1797 the, "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," on the House floor. The legislation, which imposes a nationwide ban on abortions performed after 20 weeks, passed the House by a vote of 228 to 196. Following the passage of this legislation, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued the following statement:
Today, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a full committee markup of H.R. 2278, the "Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act." Following his opening remarks, Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued the following statement:
Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Congressman Justin Amash (R-Mich.), chairman of the House Liberty Caucus, announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to address National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance.
Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) released this statement applauding the Supreme Court ruling in Arizona et al. v. Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona that invalidated Arizona's law requiring applicants to submit documentary proof of citizenship beyond what is required by the common registration "Federal Form" established by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Writing for the 7-2 majority, Justice Scalia reiterated that the Elections Clause of the U.S.
Today, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee held a full committee hearing on H.R. 2278, the "Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act" (The SAFE Act). After hearing from a panel of witnesses, Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) issued this statement critical of the bill under consideration: