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On the recordJuly 29, 2025
We were not allowed entry, so we had to stand outside, bang on the door, and ultimately sit in front of the door.
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Kweisi Mfume
Democratic · Maryland

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Mfume explains the actions taken by lawmakers after being denied entry to the ICE facility.

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