Ted Cruz: “I've introduced legislation called the justice for Jocelyn…”

“I've sat with Jocelyn's mom. I've sat with Jocelyn's grandfather. No parent should have to bury a child. But especially to lose your daughter in those circumstances is horrific. It is wrong. I've introduced legislation called the justice for Jocelyn act designed to prevent this. It would mandate the federal government. If you have an illegal alien in custody, you must keep that illegal alien in detention as long as there are detention beds.” (15:38–15:43)

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