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Lauren Boebert: “There are now at least 16.8 million illegal aliens living in…”

Featuring: Lauren Boebert, Republican | U.S. House Colorado, District 4

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Boebert Blasts Biden's Benefits to Illegal Aliens

Published | Video Starts at 01:10

Since Biden took office, we have seen more than 9 million illegal aliens cross our borders, and more than 1.8 million gotaways evade Border Patrol agents. That is larger than the population of 32 states. Mr. Speaker, There are now at least 16.8 million illegal aliens living in the United States. enough to account for roughly 22 seats in the House of Representatives. Including these aliens in the apportionment of congressional districts impacts representation in Congress and undermines the constitutional principles of one person, one vote. (01:10–01:17)

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Asserts that the U.S. has a population of at least 16.8 million illegal aliens.

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