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Greg Casar: “The Trump administration is using your tax dollars to detain…”

Featuring: Greg Casar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 35

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WATCH: Congressmen Casar, Castro reveal new details from ICE family detention center in Dilley

Published | Video Starts at 07:02

This is a national scandal and it should shake all of our consciences. I now want to hand this over to Congressman Joaquin Castro, who has really been a champion at exposing what The Trump administration is using your tax dollars to detain families at Dilley. Good afternoon, everybody, and thank you. Zaida, thank you. To forward us for all the incredible work they've done, not just this year or during the second Trump administration, but for several years in pursuing a humane and comprehensive immigration plan and policy. (07:02–07:15)

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