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Paul R. LePage: “ICE should focus on criminals, rather than people with work permits who have long been in the country.”

On the recordSeptember 24, 2026
ICE should focus on criminals, rather than people with work permits who have long been in the country.
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Paul R. LePage
Maine

Editor's note · Context

Discussing immigration policy during his campaign.

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