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Catherine Cortez Masto: “They are also required to pay mandatory asylum fees…”

Featuring: Catherine Cortez Masto, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Nevada

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Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Protect Unaccompanied Children, Reverse Harmful GOP Provisions

Published | Video Starts at 00:43

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. Now, remember, these are unaccompanied children who usually come across the border with only the clothes on their backs and, luckily, hopefully, shoes on their feet. (00:43–00:51)

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Asserts that unaccompanied children must pay mandatory asylum fees for years while their case is processed.

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