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U.S. Census sparks feud over the counting of illegal immigrants

latimes.com
May. 31, 2009
A national Latino clergy group wants 1 million to boycott the count in an effort to press for legalization. But immigrant activists decry the plan. In a high-stakes battle that could affect California's share of federal funding and political representation, immigrant activists are vowing to...
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