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“Indeed, many of the illegal crossers who have entered the country in the last two years after being detained have actually been either unaccompanied minors or families who request political asylum. The ability of the smugglers to attract large numbers of families and unaccompanied minors is a function of the inability of our immigration court system to process asylum claims in a timely fashion.”

Quote by Alan Bersin

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Alan Bersin, born on October 15, 1946, is an esteemed international lawyer with extensive experience and profound expertise in the field. He has held several significant positions throughout his career. more

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