Prince William

Crackdown on Illegal Immigration Quiets Soccer Fields in Pr. William

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"Officials have said the policy is not meant to intimidate but to remove illegal immigrants, particularly those who commit crimes. The imperiled leagues draw little sympathy from backers of the county's enforcement program..." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/11/AR2008031103288.html?hpid=moreheadlines

Washington Post; March 12, 2008

The Frustration of Being Illegal

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"Celia Llanes came to the United States 4 1/2 years ago with typical immigrant aspirations. She hoped to provide for her family, earn enough to buy a patch of land back home and perhaps take her girls to Disney World. Today, her wish is far simpler: that when she is deported her girls will be deported with her..." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/10/AR2008021002376.html

Washington Post; February 11, 2008

Fear Seizes Pr. William Immigrants -- Legal and Not

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"Although the anti-illegal-immigrant measures approved last week in Prince William County were less severe than proposed originally, Hispanic residents there say a clasp of fear has gripped their community in recent days, as anxiety and confusion over the policies ripple through supermarkets, job sites, hair salons and living rooms..." http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/14/AR2007071401104.html

The Washington Post; July 15, 2007