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November, 2011 Secure Communities Briefing Paper > Read More	November, 2011 El encanto de la seguridad Sentada en la Cárcel del Condado de DuPage, Leticia Morua lloraba incontrolablemente, sin poder responder a las preguntas durante la entrevista de imposición de cargos.“Me sentí humillada,” dijo Morua. “Estaba aterrada pensando que nunca volvería a ver a mis hijos.”El alguacil interino del Condado de DuPage que entrevistaba a Morua se cansó de esperar respuestas y comenzó a gritar, “No hay nada... > Read More	November, 2011 Holding penalty One afternoon in September, immigration activists and religious leaders joined politicians standing proudly outside the Cook County Clerk’s Office to celebrate a “victory for immigrant rights.”“We are committed to the protection of all citizens of Cook County and improving the treatment of immigrants,” said Cook County Commissioner Jesus Garcia, who had earlier voted along with nine others to... > Read More
November, 2011 Put on detainers > Read More	November, 2011 Immigration activists protest To address concerns over the controversial Secure Communities program, immigration officials organized a public meeting. Immigration activists walked out in protest, and seven of them were arrested for blocking traffic. (Con el fin de abordar las preocupaciones sobre el controversial programa Comunidades Seguras, oficiales de inmigración organizaron una reunión pública. Activistas de inmigración... > Read More	November, 2011 Methodology > Read More
November, 2011 Securing the country from immigrants > Read More	November, 2011 The allure of secure Sitting in DuPage County Jail, Leticia Morua sobbed uncontrollably, unable to answer questions during the booking interview.“I felt humiliated,” Morua said. “I was terrified thinking I would never see my children again.”The DuPage County deputy sheriff interviewing Morua got tired of waiting for answers and started screaming, “There is nothing you can do. You’re an illegal. Why do you want to be... > Read More	October, 2011 Broken promises After spending 12 days in an immigration detention center, Mario De la Rosa received welcomed news about his pending deportation case. > Read More