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Manuel Pastor - Immigration: Fiction, Fear, and Fact

Season 2 Episode 4

Immigration expert Manuel Pastor talks on the real issue of immigration. Pastor debunks immigration myths and explains the changing demographics of Los Angeles and the county. He also discusses the consequences of police cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and offers what he believes is needed for a comprehensive immigration reform.

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