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Zoe Lofgren: I do not think that is what the Congress intended when we crafted these laws originally.

On the recordMarch 13, 2013
I do not think that is what the Congress intended when we crafted these laws originally.
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Zoe Lofgren
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Lofgren reflects on the intention behind immigration laws regarding family separation.

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