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60% of ICE detainees tested have coronavirus.
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82% of the public supports releasing child detainees to family members or sponsors.
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COVID-19 and Migrant Child Detainees: Releasing & Treating Children in Detention
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COVID-19 and Migrant Child Detainees: Releasing & Treating Children in Detention
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Coronavirus aid recognizes California’s undocumented as essential workers, Latino advocates say
Democracy & Voting Rights
Coronavirus aid recognizes California’s undocumented as essential workers, Latino advocates say
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Coronavirus checks aren’t coming for many in America’s Latino and Asian communities
Democracy & Voting Rights
Coronavirus checks aren’t coming for many in America’s Latino and Asian communities
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Possible changes to DACA create uncertainty for undocumented students
Immigrant Rights
Possible changes to DACA create uncertainty for undocumented students
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Here’s What Angelenos Need To Know About Taxes And Coronavirus
Democracy & Voting Rights
Here’s What Angelenos Need To Know About Taxes And Coronavirus
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