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Saturday, April 12, 2008

Los Angeles Times - L.A. mayor chides ICE for workplace immigration raids

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L.A. mayor chides ICE for workplace immigration raids
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Villaraigosa tells Homeland Security chief that agents should target criminal
gang members and not legitimate businesses. Agency spokeswoman says the
priorities are proper.

By Anna Gorman
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

April 10 2008

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has asked the federal government to
review its immigration enforcement priorities, warning that work-site raids on
"non-exploitative" businesses could have "severe and lasting effects" on the
local economy.

The complete article can be viewed at:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-raids10apr10,1,298889.story

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