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On the recordMay 27, 2026
The Administration continues to betray the core purpose of asylum law: welcoming desperate men, women, and children from around the world who are trying to escape horrific violence and persecution.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Trump Administration’s refugee consultation

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