Politics
PRI's The World
August 02, 2013
Bertha Mejia came to the United States 30 years ago, but immigration officials only recently caught up with her. She has family here, roots, but because of some shoplifting and a DUI, she's facing the possibility of deportation.
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Conflict & Justice
A Grandmother Fights Deportation After 30 Years in the United States
PRI's The World
August 01, 2013
As Congress considers immigration reform, there are questions about the rising number of undocumented immigrants held in detention centers. Critics say we should consider alternatives, especially for immigrants who haven't committed violent crimes.
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Politics
California grandmother fights deportation after 30 years in United States
PRI's The World
August 02, 2013
Bertha Mejia came to the United States 30 years ago, but immigration officials only recently caught up with her. She has family here, roots, but because of some shoplifting and a DUI, she's facing the possibility of deportation.