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Richard Blumenthal: “The United States government is ultimately responsible [for…”

Featuring: Richard Blumenthal, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Connecticut

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Detained by ICE: US Citizen Shares His Story

Published | Video Starts at 05:25

I am suing. I believe it's the Navy ice. Cbp. Yeah, the Bureau of Prisons as well. So basically it's the United States government. Yes, basically the United States government. The United States government is ultimately responsible [for the actions of ICE, CBP, and other agencies]. Yes, 100%. And so for throwing you in jail without any cause, treating you with that kind of brutality, smashing the window of your car in a way traumatizing you, taking away your freedom unjustifiably, which the Constitution seeks to prevent. (05:25–05:29)

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