Dick Durbin: “Last week, the administration issued a new policy of force…”

“But this administration is doing everything possible to stop hard working immigrants, even those who follow every rule, from securing citizenship. Last week, the administration issued a new policy of force that would force most applicants to go abroad to get a green card. After outcry from around the country, DHS claimed to roll back this policy, saying that applicants who, quote, benefit the national interest and provide economic benefits would not be affected.” (05:28–05:36)

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