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Ron DeSantis: “If they claim asylum, they get a sheet of paper, it says…”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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No, if somebody is legitimate asylum, which I don't think these border crossers are, you know, that's a much different thing. This is something they know. If they claim asylum, they get a sheet of paper, it says, come back in three years for a court date. Well, of course. And I've had people come up to me. I'm just a lot of judges, but I've had people come up to me who are trying to become … (28:05–28:11)

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Asserts that asylum seekers receive a court date three years later.

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