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August 8, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC – Today marks the 51st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act. The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder invalidated a key component in the Voting Rights Act, which protects voters from discrimination.

August 1, 2016

CHARLOTTE, NC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released a statement regarding the updated deportation status of Pedro Salmeron, North Carolina youth and ICE Detainee.

July 29, 2016

CHARLOTTE, NC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams released a statement following the federal appeals court ruling on North Carolina’s voter identification law:

July 28, 2016

CHARLOTTE, NC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams released a statement regarding the deportation status of Pedro Salmeron, North Carolina youth and ICE Detainee.

July 22, 2016

Charlotte, NC — Yesterday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) hosted a Safer12th community forum to address gun violence and community policing in Winston-Salem, NC. With over one-hundred attendees and participation from elected officials at the state and local levels, Congresswoman Adams thought the Safer12th event was a huge success.

July 21, 2016

CHARLOTTE, NC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the NBA’s announcement to pull the All-Star events from Charlotte, NC:

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July 20, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after announcement of the passing of Congressman K. Mark Takai (HI-1):

July 18, 2016

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman David Price (NC-04), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congressman G. K.

July 17, 2016

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC-12 released the following statement after the shooting deaths of three officers in Baton Rouge, LA:

July 14, 2016

Charlotte, NC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) joined the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and other members of Congress to remember the 49 victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting on its one-month anniversary.