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Tom Cotton: Violent illegal aliens are criminals who should be deported, not released from detention centers. Our bill will ensure…

On the recordAugust 18, 2026
Violent illegal aliens are criminals who should be deported, not released from detention centers. Our bill will ensure illegal aliens stay in detention centers until their deportation date to keep Arkansans safe.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Discussing the Keep Our Communities Safe Act

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