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On the recordMarch 27, 2023
Again, looking at the Secure Act, just to make sure, the statutory definition says it means the prevention of all unlawful entries, et cetera, et cetera.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas
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Cuellar references the Secure Act's definition regarding unlawful entries.

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