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'''Catch and release''' is a term that has multiple meanings. It was originally a fishing term used to describe the method in [[conservation]], growth of [[fish]] populations. Reel in a fish by fishing line, then release back into water.

In recent times, it is used to describe [[Obama administration]] policy towards [[illegal immigrant]]s. That is for [[law enforcement]] to apprehend border crossers and then releasing them. Most people believe the U.S. government would be releasing those caught... at the other side of the border. In fact, the [[National Border Protection Council]] shows 85% remain in the country.<ref>[http://www.themonitor.com/news/local/bp-council-says-catch-and-release-policy-continues-fueling-illegal/article_b48caa0c-f92c-11e5-914a-671ec164babb.html?mode=jqm BP Council says ‘catch and release’ policy continues fueling illegal immigration, The Monitor, April 3, 2016]</ref>  The term is also used to describe a no-cash bail system for offenders in the criminal justice  system.

Catch and Release is also the name of a 2006 [[movie]] starring Jennifer Garner.

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