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The San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network mourns the tragic loss of lives in Binghamton, New York today. As a Network that represents and provides services to Latino, Asian, African, and Arab immigrants in the Bay Area, we remain committed to working across all racial and ethnic communities to ensure that immigrants are educated about their rights and have access to legal services.

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http://missionlocal.org/2009/03/ice-101/

By STEVE SALDIVAR

On a recent Thursday evening, a new type of army began assembling in a nondescript Steuart Street conference room. The 24 men and women—most dressed in business attire—were to be part of a quick reaction force.

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By NINA BERNSTEIN, NY TIMES

The raids on homes around the country were billed as carefully planned hunts for dangerous immigrant fugitives, and given catchy names like Operation Return to Sender.

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