Psaki Defends Smartphones for Illegal Immigrants During Doocy Grilling
4/6/22
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from Mediaite,
3/21/22:
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki defended reports on Wednesday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been giving out smartphones to migrants caught at the border.
Reports about the phones were brought up by Fox News’ Peter Doocy, who asked, “which part of that is supposed to deter people from crossing illegally into the States?”
Psaki confirmed the smartphone distribution by saying it is one of three strategies used to monitor migrants and have them check in for future hearings. This “telephonic” strategy requires the migrant to give a “biometric voiceprint,” Psaki said, so officials can confirm someone’s identity who is calling later.
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