Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
This presumption of detention must be changed. It has had far-reaching consequences and very devastating ones.
Said by
Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the need to change the presumption of detention in federal cases.

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