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On the recordApril 21, 2013
Now, if this same approach is used by an illegal alien who has entered after the enactment of this law, assuming it is enacted into law, will not this 3- or 3½-year period, whichever it is, amount to a de facto enforcement holiday during which time ICE will not be able to apprehend anyone once they claim to be eligible for RPI status?
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Senator Lee questions the enforcement implications of the proposed immigration bill.

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