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Rep. Castro Plans a Bill Guaranteeing Lawmakers’ Access to Immigrant Detention Centers

After an Oregon senator was turned away Sunday at an immigrant detention center in Brownsville, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said he’s drafting legislation that wouldn’t let it happen again. During a Tuesday afternoon news conference, Castro said his proposed bill would require immigration facilities to open their doors to visits and inspections by federal elected officials. […]

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