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May 22, 2019

Washington Post: Rep. Barragán grills acting DHS secretary after fifth migrant child dies in custody

Rep. Barragán grills acting DHS secretary after fifth migrant child dies in custody

May 22, 2019 | 11:33 AM EDT

During a House hearing on May 22, Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.) pressed Kevin McAleenan, the acting homeland security secretary, on why border agents were keeping migrant minors in custody for more than 72 hours.