Bob Menendez: “It's unconscionable to me that we sabotage asylum seekers from the…”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2023

It's unconscionable to me that we sabotage asylum seekers from the start, we prohibit them from working for at least 6 months.

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Menendez criticizes delays in work authorization for asylum seekers, highlighting economic impacts.

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