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Search results for "Over one million citizens signed the petition to ban conversion practices."

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Fact-checks (23986)

Donald Trump stated on January 31, 2018 in State of the Union address:
"A single immigrant can bring in unlimited numbers of distant relatives."
By Miriam Valverde• January 31, 2018
Mitt Romney stated on September 14, 2007 in an interview on MSNBC:
"I have not changed my position on the (gay) marriage amendment or anything else related to marriage."
By Miranda Blue, Ryan Kelly• October 5, 2007
Chris Larson stated on April 22, 2011 in a tweet:
Republicans offered Wisconsin bar patrons "free shots (of alcohol) to sign recall petitions against" Democrats.
By Tom Kertscher• May 1, 2011
One Wisconsin Now stated on November 22, 2011 in a website alert:
It’s legal to "sign a recall petition (against Gov. Scott Walker) even if you have already signed another recall petition," but only one signature counts  
By Dave Umhoefer• December 2, 2011
Jeff Greene stated on June 22, 2010 in a U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate:
"We have that program where immigrants come here and they have to bring a million dollars in order to get a green card if they’re going to create jobs."
By Cristina Silva• June 29, 2010
Alan Grayson stated on May 15, 2016 in an interview with CBS4:
Says Patrick Murphy "switched his vote on All Aboard Florida ... because his father tried to get in a bid to build it and was unsuccessful."  
By Amy Sherman• May 18, 2016
Media Trackers stated on November 17, 2011 in an article:
Says signers of recall petitions against Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker are at risk because of newly "discovered" provisions in state law.  
By Tom Kertscher• December 1, 2011
Mike Johnson stated on May 08, 2024 in a press conference:
“The millions (of immigrants) that have been paroled can simply go to their local welfare office or the DMV and register to vote.”
By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• May 20, 2024
Republican Party of Wisconsin stated on October 14, 2016 in a radio ad:
Says Russ Feingold "formed his own political group to pay himself and his staff millions."  
By Eric Litke• November 3, 2016
Democratic Party of Wisconsin stated on January 17, 2012 in a video and multiple other instances:
Says "over 1 million signatures" were submitted in attempt to recall Gov. Scott Walker.
By Tom Kertscher• March 15, 2012
Oath Keepers stated on April 19, 2018 in a blog post:
"California State Assembly bill would ban the (sale of the) Bible!"  
By Jon Greenberg• April 26, 2018
Hillary Clinton stated on May 03, 2016 in a Clinton campaign tweet:
Says Donald Trump promised to repeal Obamacare, build a wall, ban Muslims, and more.
By Jon Greenberg• May 5, 2016
Donald Trump stated on December 27, 2024 in a U.S. Supreme Court brief:
On banning TikTok
By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Samantha Putterman, Amy Sherman• January 16, 2025
Occupational Knowledge International stated on April 20, 2016 in a petition on Change.org:
Says Sherwin-Williams is "making lead paint and poisoning people around the world."  
By Nadia Pflaum• April 26, 2016
Chain email stated on June 03, 2010 in a chain e-mail circulated on the Internet:
Once the U.S. government signs a U.N. treaty on conventional arms, "all U.S. citizens will be subject to those gun laws created by foreign governments."
By Louis Jacobson• June 9, 2010
Yes on 79 stated on December 28, 2011 in an ad and on their website:
Says constitutional amendment would "help to stop unfair, double taxation on real estate."
By Ian K. Kullgren• December 30, 2011
Karl King stated on October 15, 2013 in a website statement:
There were "$2 billion in earmarks in fiscal year 2012."
By Dana Tims• November 15, 2013
Virginia House Democratic Caucus stated on January 19, 2015 in :
Assault weapons and handguns are allowed in the state Capitol while bullhorns, trumpets, helium balloons and flags on poles are banned.
By Sean Gorman• January 26, 2015
Facebook posts stated on May 04, 2024 in a post on Facebook:
“Voter fraud investigations are being banned by Michigan lawmakers!”
By Madison Czopek• May 16, 2024
Bill O'Reilly stated on March 16, 2016 in an episode of "The O'Reilly Factor":
Says Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland "voted, so the folks know, in Washington, D.C., to keep guns away from private citizens."
By Lauren Carroll• March 18, 2016

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By Rachana Pradhan, Bram Sable-Smith• March 20, 2024

To ban or not to ban: Donald Trump’s and Joe Biden’s mixed messages on TikTok

By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Samantha Putterman• June 13, 2024

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Fact-checking the Arizona Senate debate between Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake

By Louis Jacobson, Mia Osmonbekov• October 10, 2024

FTC has long said products must back up health claims. A MAHA lawsuit would upend that.

By Arthur Allen• August 25, 2025

Obama in Texans' sights

By W. Gardner Selby• December 11, 2012

Will Florida’s Supreme Court have to review lawmakers' property tax proposal? Only if someone sues.

By Samantha Putterman• February 26, 2026

Shadow banning: Did Twitter try to boost Dems and hurt GOP?

By Jon Greenberg• July 26, 2018

Checking up on Obama's campaign promises

By Louis Jacobson• June 12, 2012

Mailer compares Charlie Crist and Nan Rich in Democratic primary for governor

By Amy Sherman• June 5, 2014

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By Noah Y. Kim• September 10, 2021

Trump and his allies lack evidence for claim about 'rigged' California recall

By Amy Sherman• September 13, 2021

President Trump wants to slash voting by mail. About 1 in 4 Republicans voted that way in 2024

By Amy Sherman• March 11, 2026

Noncitizen voting is already rare in local elections, but 8 states want to ban it

By Sara Swann• October 31, 2024

Understanding the battle over the Indian Child Welfare Act

By Noah Y. Kim• November 1, 2021

What Illinois’ ‘red flag’ gun law means after the Highland Park shooting

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Promises, promises...McDonnell fulfilled half of them

By Warren Fiske, Sean Gorman, Nancy Madsen• December 29, 2013

Republicans push for noncitizen voting ban in Congress. But a federal ban already exists.

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 12, 2024