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Lamar Smith: The 287(g) program was created in the 'Illegal Immigration Control and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996,' which I…

On the recordMarch 3, 2009
The 287(g) program was created in the 'Illegal Immigration Control and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996,' which I co-authored.
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Lamar Smith
Republican · Texas

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Smith highlights his role in creating the 287(g) program for immigration enforcement.

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