Phil Weiser: “I've even Sued a sheriff's deputy for violating Cotto's law…”

“They came to America believing in this land of freedom and opportunity for all, including immigrants, which is why I fought hard for the dreamers all the way to the Supreme Court. I'm fighting at the Supreme Court right now for birthright citizenship. I've even Sued a sheriff's deputy for violating Cotto's law that says law enforcement doesn't do immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, Michael Bennett, he actually voted the person who architected the family separation policy. He voted for him. He voted to increase his ICE's budget, give ICE more power.” (11:00–11:09)

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