US to increase and speed up deportations with sweeping new rule
The rule will apply 'expedited removal' to the majority of those who enter the US illegally
23 July 2019 - 09:10
New York — The Trump administration says it will expand and speed up deportations of migrants who enter the US illegally by stripping away court oversight, enabling officials to remove people in days rather than months or years.
Set to be published in the federal register on Tuesday, the rule will apply “expedited removal” to the majority of those who enter the US illegally, unless they can prove they have been living in the country for at least two years...
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