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On the recordApril 25, 2023
It is lawful to seek asylum at our border, whether they arrive at a port of entry or not.
Said by
Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Padilla clarifies that seeking asylum is a lawful process under U.S. law.

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