But when Republicans passed their tax law earlier this year, they made a number of cruel changes designed specifically to to make it harder for unaccompanied children to seek safety in the United States. Here's just a few examples. These kids are being forced to pay a $5,000 border apprehension fee if they entered the US between ports of entry. They are also required to pay mandatory asylum fees, sometimes for years as their case is processed. (00:34–00:43)
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Asserts that unaccompanied children must pay a $5,000 border apprehension fee if entering the U.S. between ports of entry.
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