Democrat Rep. Delia Ramirez (IL) said she has family members illegally residing in the United States.
This is after she declared ICE a terrorist organization.
“For me, who is the daughter of immigrants who half my family is still undocumented,” Ramirez said on MSNBC.
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Earlier this month Delia Ramirez spoke at a summit in Mexico City in which she told the audience that she is “Guatemalan” before she’s an “American.”
“This weekend, I was honored to join progressive legislators from across the continent – our neighbors and friends – for the second Panamerican Congress in Mexico City!” the Democrat lawmaker said.
During her remarks, Rep. Ramirez admitted she has an allegiance to Guatemala.
“I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American,” said Democrat Rep. Delia Ramirez.