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Tom McClintock: “Under the Immigration and Naturalization Act foreign nationals claiming asylum are required to be detained until their…”

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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