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Henry Cuellar: “The Supreme Court has been very clear. And I think they're…”

Featuring: Henry Cuellar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 28

Ep. 16. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28): Congressman on the Border

Published June 19, 2024 | Video Starts at 09:25

I understand the state of Texas is frustrated. I've been very frustrated. I joined in their frustration. But I think the law has been very clear. The Supreme Court has been very clear. And I think they're testing this through that latest bill from Texas Senate Bill 4. Who has the power to enforce immigration law? It's the Border Patrol. It's not any state agency. It's a border Patrol. (09:25–09:32)

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Asserts that the Supreme Court has been clear on immigration enforcement, referencing Texas Senate Bill 4.

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