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He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind

He made history in Congress - then the Supreme Court changed its mind
BBC World Saturday 18 July 2026, 01:35 UTC 1 min read
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Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.

Residents say they're afraid that if Shomari Figures loses his seat, their federal-funding could disappear with him.
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