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Yassamin Ansari: “A woman who has leukemia and is not receiving adequate…”

Featuring: Yassamin Ansari, Democratic | U.S. House Arizona, District 3

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Press Conference: Demanding Humane Conditions at ICE Facilities

Published | Video Starts at 06:20

… less than 24 hours in advance, pre approved constituent meetings were canceled by ICE with no reason provided. So I went back this weekend to check on my constituents, including A woman who has leukemia and is not receiving adequate medical care. What I heard from these individuals, 98 people who volunteered to speak with us was completely, completely bone chilling. That's right, 98 people who could now face retaliation wanted to share their stories with me and my team. (06:20–06:25)

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Asserts that a detainee with leukemia is not receiving proper medical care.

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