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On the recordJuly 17, 2018
On June 18th, Secretary Nielsen said that if an adult enters at a port of entry and claims asylum, they will not face prosecution for illegal entry.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez references Secretary Nielsen's statement on asylum seekers not facing prosecution.

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