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John Cornyn: Obviously whether or not taxpayers should be required to provide lawyers for people who are not citizens of the United…

On the recordMarch 20, 2022
Obviously whether or not taxpayers should be required to provide lawyers for people who are not citizens of the United States and who are claiming asylum is a controversial matter.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn highlights the controversy over taxpayer-funded legal representation for asylum seekers.

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