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ACLU Comment on New Trump Asylum Restrictions

The Trump administration announced sweeping asylum restrictions today.

The following reaction is from Lee Gelernt, deputy director of the Immigrants' Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union:

"The Trump administration is trying to unilaterally reverse our country's legal and moral commitment to protect those fleeing danger. This new rule is patently unlawful and we will sue swiftly."

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The Trump administration announced sweeping asylum restrictions today.

The following reaction is from Lee Gelernt, deputy director of the Immigrants' Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union:

"The Trump administration is trying to unilaterally reverse our country's legal and moral commitment to protect those fleeing danger. This new rule is patently unlawful and we will sue swiftly."

Statement: https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/aclu-comment-new-trump-asylum-restrictions

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