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On the recordJanuary 31, 2023
Instead of tackling those concerns or joining Democrats in a comprehensive immigration reform, many Republicans in Congress seem intent on demonizing migrant families and asylum seekers, portraying them as fentanyl traffickers and violent criminals.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Schiff criticizes Republicans for their negative portrayal of migrants instead of addressing immigration reform.

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