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Ted Cruz: Illegal aliens who commit serious crimes should never be released back onto American streets for any reason, let alone…

On the recordAugust 18, 2026
Illegal aliens who commit serious crimes should never be released back onto American streets for any reason, let alone because their home countries refuse to allow them to return.
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Ted Cruz
Republican · Texas

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Discussing the Keep Our Communities Safe Act

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