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I refuse to die in here': the marine who survived two tours and is now fighting deportation, US immigration
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He fought wildfires while imprisoned. California reported him to Ice for deportation, California
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Refugees from Vietnam who have been in US for decades are being detained and targeted for deportation, immigrants rights group says – Orange County Register
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Immigrant with LI family detained by ICE after stop for broken headlight - Newsday
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Riverside County-Based Firefighter Arrested in Undercover Child Predator Operation in Fresno – NBC 7 San Diego
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Port Huron firefighter receives award for rescuing three children from submerged vehicle
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A father goes 'badass' to save his family
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Alumni Achievement Awards: Recipients
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Refugee who fought fires in California prison ordered deported to a country he's never been to