It is why Americans of every background across the country are up in arms and raising a hue and cry about ICE. My first question, Ms. Noem. Last August, DHS attempted to deport 600 children to Guatemala in the middle of the night. When challenged in court, the lawyer representing DHS said our request had been made by either their parent or legal guardian to justify deporting these children. (00:47–00:56)
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