We were not allowed entry, so we had to stand outside, bang on the door, and ultimately sit in front of the door.
Kweisi Mfume: “We were not allowed entry, so we had to stand outside, bang on the door, and ultimately sit in front of the door.”
On the recordJuly 29, 2025
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Mfume explains the actions taken by lawmakers after being denied entry to the ICE facility.
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