Immigration articles
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Local group celebrates immigrant workers on International Workers’ Day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Wednesday is International Workers' Day and the community gathered in Albuquerque to honor immigrant workers. El Centro, a local immigrant's rights and worker justice organization, held the event which highlighted the economic contributions of immigrant workers. Event organizers say they honored Albuquerque and Bernalillo County's legacy of passing immigrant-friendly policies that promote public []
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Arizona Rancher Will Not Face Retrial on Murder of Illegal Immigrant
The Santa Cruz County, Arizona, county attorney has decided it will not retry a 75-year-old rancher after a mistrial on charges of manslaughter. Deputy County Attorney Kimberly Hurley notified Superior Court Judge Thomas Fink of the decision Monday. “Because of the unique circumstances and challenges surrounding this case, the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office has decided not to seek a retrial.
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U.S., Mexico to clamp down on illegal immigration, leaders say
The United States and Mexico plan to clamp down on illegal immigration at their shared border, leaders from both countries said on Monday, vowing to disrupt irregular crossings that have reached record levels in recent years. In a phone conversation on Sunday, U.S. President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andres