The second area is nondiscrimination. I also have concerns about
Senator Sessions' record on a broad range of anti-discrimination
provisions. He was one of only four Senators to oppose an amendment in
the Judiciary Committee that would have reaffirmed the principle that
the United States does not discriminate against immigrants on the basis
of religion--an issue that unfortunately has reared its head most
recently by the President's action. He opposed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which codifies
protection for LGBTQ Americans, and denies the reality that too many of
our LGBTQ neighbors still face down discrimination and hatred every
day. While nearly two-thirds of the Senate voted for the Matthew Shepard
and James Byrd, Jr.
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