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Richard Blumenthal: “Wouldn't it be helpful to have a clear pledge from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice as…”

On the recordFebruary 7, 2017
Wouldn't it be helpful to have a clear pledge from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice as to the provisions of these court orders and a clear commitment to respect and abide by these rulings of the courts?
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal suggests a need for clear commitments from DHS and DOJ regarding court orders.

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