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On the recordFebruary 3, 2021
The zero tolerance policy, obviously, was about intimidating families, and the zero tolerance policy, where it implemented as a tactic taking a child from the parent, was the most effective way of intimidating.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

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Welch criticizes the zero tolerance policy for its intimidation tactics against families.

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