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Supreme Court Reinstates Maine Lawmaker's Voting Rights

Supreme Court Reinstates Maine Lawmaker's Voting Rights

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The Supreme Court temporarily reinstated Maine Representative Laurel Libby's voting rights after she was censured for a social media post criticizing a transgender athlete. The unsigned order offered no explanation, with Justice Sotomayor dissenting. Libby, a Republican, had been censured in February for a Facebook post that included the athlete's name and photos. The Court's action allows Libby to participate in the current legislative session ending in June.

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