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Representative Carl O. Sherman’s statement on meeting with Civil Rights Leader Reverend William J. Barber II

WASHINGTON D.C. – Civil Rights leader Reverend William Barber II met with the members of the Texas House of Representatives who are blocking Governor Abbott and Texas Republicans’ latest attempt to push through deliberate anti-voting measures.

During his meeting with Texas House Democrats, Reverend Barber II- a minister, social activist, and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign – spoke passionately on the need to protect the sacred freedom to vote to ensure the preservation of our democracy. 

“You don’t swear to moderately protect the right to vote,” Barber said.  “It’s a moral mandate.”

Texas State Representative Carl O. Sherman (D-109) issued the following statement in response to the meeting:

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“It was such an honor for us to hear from one of the great American civil rights icons,” Representative Sherman said.  “We are grateful for Reverend Barber’s lifetime of work fighting for civil rights and social and economic justice. We are so proud to share his values and so very much appreciate his standing with us as we continue to fight for the freedom to vote.”

While speaking with the Texas House Democrats, Reverend Barber II noted that after the failed insurrection, voting rights and the filibuster are now being weaponized to threaten our democracy. Just as Texas House Democrats have been doing while in Washington D.C.

Reverend Barber II also urged Congress to pass the For the People Act. 

“If 51 votes are enough to put someone on the Supreme Court for life,” Barber II said, “then 51 votes are enough to save democracy.” 

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