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On the recordMarch 19, 2013
So you have people who have family members, maybe people who were released on the criminal case--they had a criminal case, they were released on bond, they appeared for their plea hearing or trial, then they were convicted, they go to immigration, and they cannot ask for bond. And that does not make any sense.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons highlights the absurdity of immigration bond restrictions for convicted individuals.

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