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Rise in illegal crossing drives immigration debate
Byron York notes a Senate Judiciary Committee clash between Jeff Sessions and Charles Schumer over how many immigrants would enter under the Gang of Eight bill. Schumer argues many would come regardless, while Republicans push for border security as a condition for legalization. The piece highlights rising cross-border activity, shifts of smuggling routes to the Rio Grande Valley, and the political stakes as Democrats and Republicans clash over security versus legalization amid improving yet fragile economic and security conditions.
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