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Tom McClintock: The law says you 'shall be detained.' Not maybe; shall. He was released.

On the recordMarch 6, 2024
The law says you 'shall be detained.' Not maybe; shall. He was released.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock emphasizes the legal requirement to detain individuals entering illegally.

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