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January 13, 2017

U.S. to End "Wet Foot, Dry Foot" Cuban Immigration Policy
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The Obama administration said Thursday it is ending its so-called "wet
foot, dry foot" policy on Cuban immigration, in a move that Cuban
officials say will save lives. Under the long-standing policy, Cubans
interdicted at sea were returned to Cuba, but those reaching dry land
were allowed to stay in the U.S. and fast-tracked for permanent resident
status. Cuban officials have long opposed the approach, saying it
encouraged Cubans to risk a dangerous and often deadly ocean voyage to
Florida.


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