Lamar Smith

us_house_representative · TX (District 21) · R

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Abbott sets May 2 special election for Texas Senate District 4

Seven-month vacancy leaves 954,803 residents unrepresented during legislative session

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Oct 13, 2008 · legislation

PROTECT Our Children Act mandates a national child exploitation strategy

Sep 30, 1996 · legislation

Congress enacts INA Section 287(g), authorizing local immigration enforcement

Sep 30, 1996 · LEGISLATION

Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act Signed Into Law

Sep 30, 1996 · legislation

IIRIRA Creates Mandatory Detention for Immigrants with Criminal Convictions

Sep 30, 1996 · legislation

Clinton signs a sweeping immigration overhaul that expands deportation powers and creates state-federal enforcement partnerships

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