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Luis Gutiérrez: “There is prosecutorial discretion. Every last one of them has to pay nearly $500 in a petition.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
There is prosecutorial discretion. Every last one of them has to pay nearly $500 in a petition.
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Luis Gutiérrez
Democratic · Illinois

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Gutierrez explains the process for Dreamers seeking legal status.

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