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LA braces for ICE raids this weekend

Hosted by Michell Eloy Jul. 12, 2019

ICE officer. Credit: of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

This weekend, the Trump administration is expected to round up thousands of undocumented immigrants in at least 10 major cities, including LA. It’s pursuing immigrants with outstanding deportation orders, and those who’ve missed a court appearance.

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