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Dick Durbin: “My staff documented the arrest and detention of at least 40…”

Featuring: Dick Durbin, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

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Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath

Published | Video Starts at 01:25

One of my constituents, US Citizen Diane Figueroa, was detained for hours after federal agents rammed her car and forced her to the ground during Operation Midway Blitz. My staff documented the arrest and detention of at least 40 US citizens in my state of Illinois alone. Secretary Noem also lied about the role of her de facto chief of staff, Corey Lewandowski. When asked directly whether Mr. Lewandowski has any role in. (01:25–01:33)

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Asserts that at least 40 U.S. citizens were detained in Illinois.

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