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Jerry Nadler: “Mr. Bentz says that the person to be deported has to be shown to have been guilty by clear and convincing evidence. I…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 2024
Mr. Bentz says that the person to be deported has to be shown to have been guilty by clear and convincing evidence. I always thought the standard of proof for a crime was evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. This just shows again how destructive of due process this bill is. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Jayapal) the ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York
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Jan 31, 2024

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