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Will Environmental Laws Prevent a Wall Through Santa Ana NWR?

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More than 20 years ago, Congress passed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA). Defenders of Wildlife v. All challenges in court have been unsuccessful and current and/or future challenges face daunting odds. # # #. The more comprehensive answer requires background. Ashcroft , 2005 U.S.

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