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“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
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On the recordSeptember 10, 2019
I just want you to know your contribution as acting director of ICE under this administration will always be remembered as one that was very ruthless with inhumane treatment of asylum seekers.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan
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Tlaib criticizes ICE's treatment of asylum seekers and the separation policy.

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