Social Issues

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Protestors against asylum seekers being deported, gather for a rally in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016. Australia was resisting mounting international pressure not to deport child asylum seekers, with a minister warning on Thursday that allowing them to stay could attract more refugees to come by boat. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

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The dead body of a migrant boy lies on the beach near the Aegean town of Ayvacik, Canakkale, Turkey, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. A boat carrying migrants to Greece hit rocks off the Turkish coast on Saturday and capsized, killing dozens, including children, according to officials. (AP Photo/Halit Onur Sandal)

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's remarks on his Facebook page, regarding the planned construction of an immense cross in Corpus Christi, Texas. ** FILE **

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National Edition News cover for February 5, 2016 - Agents told to ‘release’ most illegals they catch: ** ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY JULY 29 ** FILE ** A U.S. Border Patrol agent fills out paperwork after catching a group of suspected illegal immigrants near the Arizona-Mexico border on Friday, Jan. 19, 2007 in Sasabe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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Sen. Ted Cruz, who scored a victory in Iowa's caucuses on Monday, has downplayed expectations for New Hampshire, where voters are more moderate on social issues. (Associated Press)

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Leon Rodriguez told the House Homeland Security Committee that some 2,000 Syrian refugees have already been admitted , but 30 applicants have been denied for terrorism or other criminal concerns. (Associated Press)