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Veronica Escobar: “She was finally released on humanitarian parole. It took…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

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Congresswoman Escobar Discusses Camp East Montana during ICE, CBP Funding Debate

Published | Video Starts at 03:08

ICE flew her to El Paso to Camp East Montana, held her for four months, refused to let her get her surgery. She was finally released on humanitarian parole. It took Senate intervention. She may not ever be able to have children because she was prevented from getting the medical care she needed. (03:08–03:15)

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Asserts that Senate intervention was required for a detainee's release on humanitarian parole.

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