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Ted Deutch: I also believe that there are instances where it is not necessary, given the cost to the taxpayer, to detain people who…

On the recordMay 28, 2014
I also believe that there are instances where it is not necessary, given the cost to the taxpayer, to detain people who are in the system, and therefore alternatives to detention is something that can and should be looked at and funded by this Congress.
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Ted Deutch
Democratic · Florida

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Deutch advocates for alternatives to detention to save taxpayer money.

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