Recent Migration to the United States from Central America: Frequently Asked Questions

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Recent Migration to the United States from Central America: Frequently Asked Questions

Published Jan 29, 2019Updated Jun 20, 2025

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S 1356114th Congress
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Nov 25, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-92.
HR 1625115th Congress
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
Mar 23, 2018 · Became Public Law No: 115-141.

Recent Migration to the United States from Central America: Frequently Asked Questions

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