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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-04-22

Asylum to be stripped from fraudsters who vacation in countries they 'fled' if GOP lawmaker's bill passes

Thomas P. Tiffany
Thomas P. Tiffany
RWI-7 · Representative
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Immigration

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This press release from Representative Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI) was published on 2026-04-22 and titled "Asylum to be stripped from fraudsters who vacation in countries they 'fled' if GOP lawmaker's bill passes". It focuses on immigration.

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Asylum to be stripped from fraudsters who vacation in countries they 'fled' if GOP lawmaker's bill passes

Asylum to be stripped from fraudsters who vacation in countries they 'fled' if GOP lawmaker's bill passes Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., who is also running for the GOP nomination for governor of the Badger State, echoed DHS’ characterization of Afshar’s asylum claim as fraudulent in introducing the SAFER Act, or the "Stopping Asylum Fraudsters Enforcement and Removal Act." Maddisen.Grimm… Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:29 April 22, 2026
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