A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report on border facilities in the Rio Grande Valley was published Tuesday. The strongly worded report found “dangerous overcrowding” at a Texas detention facility that requires “immediate attention and action.” We’ll discuss the report, as well as President Trump’s plans for a major 4th of July parade, which is expected to divert approximately $2.5 million from the National Park Service to cover the cost of the event.
DHS Report and President Trump's Independence Day Parade
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report on border facilities in the Rio Grande Valley was published Tuesday. The strongly worded report found "dangerous overcrowding" at a Texas detention facility that requires "immediate attention and action." We'll discuss the report, as well as President Trump's plans for 4th of July in Washington D.C., which will divert approximately $2.5 million from the National Park Service to cover the cost of the event.
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Imprisoned immigrants are seen at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Adelanto Detention Facility on September 6, 2016 in Adelanto, California. (Photo: David McNew/AFP/Getty Images)
Guests:
Philip Bump, national correspondent, Washington Post
Chris Buckler, Washington correspondent, BBC