Vela on the ICE raids, the border wall, and Beto vs. Joaquin (video)

Full video of Evan Smith's 2/13 conversation with U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville.

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Vela on the ICE raids, the border wall, and Beto vs. Joaquin (video)

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Full video of Evan Smith's 2/13 conversation with U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville.

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