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Tom Cotton: “Instead, criminal illegal aliens are reportedly exploiting loopholes to gain permanent legal status.”

On the recordMay 27, 2026
Instead, criminal illegal aliens are reportedly exploiting loopholes to gain permanent legal status.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Senator Cotton highlights exploitation of the U visa program.

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