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Poland's President Says He Will Veto Controversial Legislation, Defying His Party

Critics say the two controversial measures would have undermined the independence of the judiciary. Poland has seen days of demonstrations across the country against the legislation.
A man holds a sign that says "Constitution" at a demonstration Monday in front of the presidential palace in Warsaw, Poland. / Shutterstock.com

In a surprise move, the Polish president says he will veto two controversial measures that critics say would have undermined the independence of the judiciary. Poland has seen days of protests across the country

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