Greg Abbott: “I've signed what's called a 287g law that was passed in the…”

“Last question, Governor, but I did want to ask separately over the weekend. Secretary said that she. So I haven't had a direct conversation with her. I do know that Texas has offered detention facilities. I've signed what's called a 287g law that was passed in the session that requires local jails to work with Homeland Security. Listen, we, we want to do everything we can to make sure that those who are here legally are allowed to remain legally. Those who are here illegally, they'll be turned over to I.” (00:33–00:44)

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