WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
"Equal justice under the law, the sacred right to vote, and the power of ordinary people standing up for what is right - those are the values Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought and died for. Dr. King's leadership reshaped our nation and inspired a movement rooted in unity, justice, and inclusion.
"We must continue to fight to finish the work Dr. King started. In 2026, the simple act of voting is under threat. Voter discrimination, misinformation, and a lack of polling places continue to create unacceptable barriers. Congress must take meaningful ac...