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Rob Portman, U.S. Senator

“Only 15%" of migrants apprehended when crossing the southern border qualify for asylum status and "only about half of them even show up for their court cases.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Disputed

FactCheck.org says: A 2020 study said 95% of nondetained applicants for relief from removal went to all of their court hearings from 2008-2018. And the 15% grant rate calculation factors in people who were not granted nor denied asylum.

Checked by FactCheck.org1 Apr 2021United States
Social media posts

“The man accused of killing 10 people in Boulder, Colorado came to the U.S. "Illegally from mexico and purchased the firearm from a guy that sells stolen guns.”

FactCheck.org rated this: Unsupported

FactCheck.org says: Baseless claims that the accused Boulder shooter came to the US “Illegally from [M]exico” and purchased his gun illegally are spreading online. Police say he came from Syria as a child and his gun was legally purchased.

Checked by PolitiFact31 Mar 2021United StatesHealth
Social media posts

“If I don’t take the vaccine, I’m at risk for covid. If I do take the vaccine, I’m still at risk for covid PLUS I’m at risk for permanent vaccine side effects. Therefore I’m reducing my risk by not taking the vaccine. That’s the real science.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: Getting vaccinated reduced the likelihood of COVID-19 infection by as much as 95% in clinical trials. There is no evidence of permanent side effects.