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Jerry Nadler: The title of today's hearing, 'Overcrowding and Prolonged Detention in CBP Facilities,' barely begins to convey the…

On the recordJuly 14, 2019
The title of today's hearing, 'Overcrowding and Prolonged Detention in CBP Facilities,' barely begins to convey the inhumane conditions children and families in CBP custody are experiencing in facilities along the southern border.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler highlights severe conditions faced by migrants in CBP facilities.

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