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Mike Lawler: “Two years ago in Westchester County, a Somers High school…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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Congressman Mike Lawler Explains His Positions on Immigration at RCC Town Hall

Published | Video Starts at 03:08

The fact is. The fact is. Well, interesting question. Under President Obama, 113 people died while. Criminals. Criminals, not criminals. Right. And that's what's fascinating. Two years ago. Two years ago in Westchester County, a Somers High school student was murdered by his mother's boyfriend who was an illegal immigrant. who was previously arrested in Westchester County. And they were and they were not allowed to cooperate with ice. This is the point. This is the fundamental problem. (03:08–03:14)

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