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Ted Cruz: “Two different courts concluded that [the deported…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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Interview with Senator Ted Cruz on Texas School Choice, Tariffs, and Legislative Priorities

Published | Video Starts at 16:55

You look at this individual you mentioned who's been deported. Everyone concedes he's an illegal alien. He came here illegally. That means he has no entitlement to be in this country. Two different courts concluded that [the deported individual] was an MS.13 gang member. that he was affiliated with MS.13, which is a vicious gang. It's a gang that the federal government has determined is a terrorist organization. They rape and murder people. (16:55–17:00)

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