Henry Cuellar actually said...

I think those folks that escape should be reported to CBP as people that violated the law down there in Mexico and that should be taken into consideration when they ask for asylum.

Context

Cuellar suggests that escaped prisoners should be reported to U.S. authorities regarding asylum requests.

04/29/2019

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