Here’s How the Government Shutdown Affects U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Here’s How the Government Shutdown Affects U.S. Customs and Border Protection
A majority must work during the government shutdown, as 54,935 employees of its 60,109 workforce are designated as exempt. Keep Reading
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