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Attorney General Jeff Sessions Delivers Remarks to EOIR

10/12/17 AILA Doc. No. 17101231. Admissions & Border, Asylum, Removal & Relief

Attorney General Jeff Sessions delivers remarks to EOIR on asylum reform, stating that EOIR should impose penalties for baseless or fraudulent asylum applications, expand expedited removal, increase the standard of proof in credible fear interviews, and more.

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Cite as AILA Doc. No. 17101231.

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