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On the recordMay 13, 2023
For all of these Republicans who are complaining that the president acts outside of his authority, in this case, they seemingly want him to violate the law and turn people around at the border.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Chris Murphy discusses the legal implications of lifting Title 42 and criticizes Republicans for wanting the president to act unlawfully.

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