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Ilhan Omar: “We've just had slush funds to fund private detention centers…”

Featuring: Ilhan Omar, Democratic | U.S. House Minnesota, District 5

Ilhan Omar Discusses Congressional Journey, Policy Ambitions, and Controversies

Published February 7, 2019 | Video Starts at 06:14

That's a really controversial stance to take. Why? I mean, because what we have been doing is that We've just had slush funds to fund private detention centers for young kids who are being put in cages. That is not in line with our values. We want to make sure that every single dollar that we have is used to actually care and provide something that is in line with our values. (06:14–06:23)

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Asserts that funds have been misused for private detention centers for children.

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