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Mexican Independence Day draws defiant crowd in Phoenix amid deportation raids
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Arizona Mirror
The focus on ramping up deportations has led to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents being swept up in raids.
In 2021, there were approximately 481,500 people who were born in Mexico but called Arizona home.
“Long live the immigrant community!” Yescas shouted, to raucous cheering from the crowd.
“Long live the sons and daughters of immigrants!
Long live Arizona!”
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