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On the recordJune 28, 2026
How many times have I heard my Republican colleagues say, ‘I’m not against immigration. I’m against illegal immigration.’ Really? If you eliminate the legal process where an individual seeking status in America can assert their rights under the law, it seems to me you already pre-judged the case.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin challenges Republican stance on immigration.

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