Aliens who've been paroled into the United States are usually not eligible for entry into the United States or for a visa because they are barred by certain grounds of inadmissibility or removal that apply. Parole is not a lawful immigration status or formal admission to the United States. I know this is fairly technical, but it's really important in this context. This shooter was not admitted to the United States as a result of any legislation that Congress passed or any of us voted for. (03:04–03:10)
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Asserts that parole does not constitute lawful immigration status or formal U.S. admission.
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