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Arrests of 31 in U.S. Sweep Bring Fear in New Haven

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"[S]tarting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, two days after the Board of Aldermen overwhelmingly approved the identity card plan, federal agents swept into the largely Hispanic Fair Haven community and arrested some 31 people suspected of being illegal immigrants, many in their homes. Within hours, any sense of sanctuary that the city and advocates for immigrants advocates had developed over the years was turned upside down, replaced with fear..." http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/08/nyregion/08haven.html

Ga. Companies Contracting with State Must Verify Employees

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"'Many Hispanic contractors are packing up to leave the state,' said Luisa Moreno, programs coordinator and membership services director of the contractors association. 'We are just waiting for federal immigration reform...'" http://www.galeo.org/story.php?story_id=0000003268

GlobalAtlanta.com; July 2, 2007

Fear Seizes Pr. William Immigrants -- Legal and Not

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"Although the anti-illegal-immigrant measures approved last week in Prince William County were less severe than proposed originally, Hispanic residents there say a clasp of fear has gripped their community in recent days, as anxiety and confusion over the policies ripple through supermarkets, job sites, hair salons and living rooms..." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/14/AR2007071401104.html

The Washington Post; July 15, 2007

For varying reasons, many leaving U.S.

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"So far in 2007, 5,000 Brazilians have returned home because of the climate of fear that immigration officials have instilled within the communities," said Fausto da Rocha, executive director for the Brazilian Immigrant Center. http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070910/COLUMNISTS46/209100374/-1/opinion

Nashua Telegraph (N.H.); September 10, 2007

Break the law. Get sent home.

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"Starting next week, members of Hall County's sizable population of illegal immigrants will face the very real prospect of deportation if arrested on any charge that lands them in the Hall County jail. That's because Cronic's office has reached an agreement with federal immigration officials that will allow certain deputies to identify and begin deportation proceedings for anyone in the country illegally..."

Authorities raid Southern California printer supply company

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"More than 100 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided a printer supply manufacturer in the San Fernando Valley on Thursday, taking into custody about 120 employees for being in the country illegally and arresting eight on federal criminal charges, authorities said." http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/state/20080207-2159-ca-immigrationraid.html

Associated Press; February 7, 2008

Where have the illegal immigrants gone?

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"'The state of Oklahoma ought not be in the business of subsidizing the presence of people who are here illegally,' said Republican state Rep. Randy Terrill, sponsor of the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act of 2007, also known as House Bill 1804. 'HB 1804 proves that attrition through enforcement works,' Terrill added..." http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-immigrant_bdfeb10,0,4213105.story

Chicago Tribune; February 10, 2008

The Frustration of Being Illegal

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"Celia Llanes came to the United States 4 1/2 years ago with typical immigrant aspirations. She hoped to provide for her family, earn enough to buy a patch of land back home and perhaps take her girls to Disney World. Today, her wish is far simpler: that when she is deported her girls will be deported with her..." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/10/AR2008021002376.html

Washington Post; February 11, 2008

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