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Ted Cruz: “The current state of the law means that a Texas sheriff…”

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Senator Ted Cruz Leads Senate Hearing on National Security Threats Posed by Drones

Published | Video Starts at 07:16

The current state of the law limiting the ability of law enforcement to act proactively to protect people's lives and safety from drone attacks is utterly insane and unacceptable. And we need to address that and correct it. The current state of the law means that a Texas sheriff today has fewer tools to stop a hostile drone than the cartel lieutenant does, launching it from across the river. It means a police officer can watch a drone deliver fentanyl, but has limited authority to stop it. If Congress fails to act, the consequences will not be theoretical. (07:16–07:28)

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Asserts that current laws give law enforcement fewer tools against drones than criminals have.

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