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James Lankford: “We have individuals that they cross the border, request to go to New York City for their asylum hearings, and they are…”

On the recordApril 26, 2023
We have individuals that they cross the border, request to go to New York City for their asylum hearings, and they are here for two decades before that process is complete.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford highlights the lengthy asylum process for individuals crossing the border.

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