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Town's economy is hit hard after immigration raid.pdf

Priest came out of retirement to help meatpacking plant workers.pdf

Community media makes big difference in small town.pdf

Clergy, religious offer perspectives on aftermath of Postville raid.pdf

American dream still shines for women detained in Postville raid.pdf

Reflections from Sonia Parras, Attorney, Law Offices of Sonia Parras.pdf

Help given to immigrants affected by Iowa raid called faith in action.pdf

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Newspaper article from May 13, 2008, Courier: Officials from a union attempting to organize workers at the Agriprocessors plant in Postville attempted to dissuade immigration officials from conducting a raid more than a week ago.

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Newspaper article from May 13, 2008, Courier: Court proceedings against approximately 390 people detained in the largest immigration raid of its type are scheduled to begin this afternoon. Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Speakers Michele Yehieli and Mario Basurto and moderator David Meeks discuss the basics of immigration in the United States and Iowa. This is the second in a series of four community forums on immigration, called Moving Beyond What I Think I Know: An…
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