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On the recordApril 24, 2012
Historically, by interpretation of the Department and under the previous President, George W. Bush, in cases where there was deferred action, these individuals were allowed to work, given a work authorization.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin highlights the change in work authorization policy under the new administration.

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