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Sana Khan

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales Warns Against Deporting Farm Laborers, Urges Focus On Criminal Convictions

Tony Gonzales (Credit: US Congress)

Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, has said that deportation efforts should focus only on people convicted of crimes, even as President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming administration will most likely adhere to the hardline pledges made during his campaign.

In an interview, Gonzales explained that targeting workers like farm laborers or hospital nurses, instead of convicted criminals, would mean the government was failing to prioritize properly.

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