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James Lankford: “Currently an individual crossing in Yuma that says, 'I want to request asylum,' it will be 18 years before final…”

On the recordApril 26, 2023
Currently an individual crossing in Yuma that says, 'I want to request asylum,' it will be 18 years before final determination.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the lengthy process for asylum requests in Yuma.

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