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On the recordMay 22, 2023
Under the Immigration and Naturalization Act foreign nationals claiming asylum are required to be detained until their claim is heard. Are they?
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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McClintock highlights concerns about the detention of asylum seekers under current policies.

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