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The announcement is the latest action by the administration of U.S President Donald Trump to limit illegal immigration into the U.S. Some critics have said the scheme amounts to a “legalised shakedown” that profits from vulnerable, lawful travellers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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