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U.S. trade policy linked to crisis at the border
July 9, 2014The mass migration of children from Central America has been at the center of a political firestorm over the past few weeks.
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“We are the mayor:” Newark inaugurates new mayor
July 9, 2014A large and enthusiastic Newark crowd celebrated the inauguration of its 40th mayor, Ras Baraka, last week at the city's New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
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Groups file suit demanding legal representation for child deportees
July 9, 2014Each year, the government initiates immigration court proceedings against thousands of children, some of whom have lived in the U.S. for years.
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Federal judge hears how NC law limits voting statewide
July 9, 2014"My forefathers didn't have the opportunity to register or vote," said Rosanell Eaton. "It is my intention to help people reach that point when they could do something."
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Hearing is last chance to block NC restrictions before 2014 election
July 7, 2014"The hearing in North Carolina is one with national implications," said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the North Carolina NAACP.
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