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On the recordJuly 22, 2026
These changes raise serious legal concerns. They were made without advance notice to the public, leaving many noncitizens who had been complying with the law unsure of the basis under which these fees could be assessed and unsure of how to challenge them.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Senators express concerns over legal implications of fines.

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