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Juan Vargas: I think it is also discrimination and I think it is discrimination because Haitians are black.

On the recordMarch 11, 2021
I think it is also discrimination and I think it is discrimination because Haitians are black.
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Juan Vargas
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Vargas highlights perceived racial discrimination in the treatment of Haitian deportations.

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