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Greg Casar: “We're also calling for the government and for the judicial…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 08:41

He was arrested September 3rd of last year when he was following the law and showing up for his regular ICE check in. He is reading books. He is preparing for the next school year. We're also calling for the government and for the judicial System to release Mr. Falcon from the Carnes detention center. What kind of risk can an elementary school teacher possibly pose? Mr. Falcon has already missed his 19th wedding anniversary. He already missed his kid's birthday. (08:41–08:52)

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Asserts a call for Mr. Falcon's release from the Carnes detention center.

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