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Fear and HB 56 in Alabama: An Immigrant's Story

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HB 56, a new anti-immigrant law is ripping apart the Hispanic community in Alabama. Undocumented immigrants like "Edgar" who asked that we not use his real name, may have to flee the state and leave his children (who are citizens) behind.

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