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Oral History of Pa. Mining Town at Center of Illegal Immigration Conflict

June 30, 2008 – 8:09 am

Over the past several years, Hazleton, Pa., has attracted thousands of Hispanic immigrants, most of them from the Dominican Republic. This influx lead to conflict over illegal immigration in 2006 and 2007, thrusting Mayor Lou Barletta into the national news. This year, Barletta is running for Congress, his campaign based largely on that issue. “I [...]

By Amy Crawford | Posted in Immigration: New Voters, Old Fears | Also tagged Barletta, Columbia, Hazleton, illegal immigrants, immigrants, Immigration, Pennsylvania | Comments

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