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Ron Johnson: “Do you tell DHS or ICE that you have just placed a child…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Chairman Johnson remarks at HSGAC VII border security hearing

Published | Video Starts at 18:46

Do you notify, do you inform DHS or ICE that you have just placed a child with somebody in this country illegally? We will respond to any inquiry we receive. No, no, no. Really? Just answer the question. Do you tell DHS or ICE that you have just placed a child with somebody that you know is in this country illegally? Yes or no. Do you tell them that? We don't affirmatively do so. We will provide. That's a no. Then can you say no? That's no. You don't inform ICE or dhs. (18:46–18:54)

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Questions whether DHS or ICE is informed about placements with illegal immigrants.

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