Congress originally created this program to assist law enforcement with investigating and prosecuting serious crimes.
Tom Cotton: “Congress originally created this program to assist law enforcement with investigating and prosecuting serious crimes.”
On the recordMay 27, 2026
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Senator Cotton discusses the original intent of the U visa program.
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