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On the recordJune 13, 2023
These immigrants had no choice in where they ended up in this Nation.
Said by
Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Clarke emphasizes that immigrants are forced to relocate due to external decisions by state governors.

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