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March 24, 2014

Undocumented Immigrant Who Sought Refuge in Chicago Church Released After Re-entry 
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A Mexican woman who crossed the border with her children to protest
record deportations has been released from custody. Elvira Arellano
became famous when she sought sanctuary for a year in a Chicago church
before being deported in 2007. She crossed into California last week
with dozens of others. In a statement, the National Immigrant Youth
Alliance said: "Other mothers in her exact same position remain in
detention, proving that the Department of Homeland Security is more
concerned with its public image than rational, consistent policy."

 

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