CONGRESSMAN CLEAVER NAMED CO-CHAIR OF HOUSE DEMOCRATIC TASK FORCE TO DEFEND 14TH AMENDMENT

Washington, July 16 -- Representative Emanuel Cleaver issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), announced his appointment as Co-Chair of the newly established House Democratic Defend the 14thAmendment Task Force, a coalition of Members dedicated to protecting the constitutional guarantees of equal protection, due process, birthright citizenship, and civil rights in the face of ongoing legal and political challenges.

Rep. Cleaver joins Representatives Analilia Mejia (D-NJ), Emily Randall (D-WA), Lateefah Simon (D-CA), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) in leading the Task Force, which will coordinate congressional oversight, engage constitutional scholars and legal experts, educate the public, and...