The Star aims to provide context to the immigration debate by analyzing the common rhetoric surrounding illegal immigration. This installment answers the question: "Why don't immigrants just come here legally?"
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The effects of border deaths on families, officials and you.
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Border panoramas
The U.S.-Mexico border stretches through nearly 2,000 miles of desolate desert and vibrant urban centers. View 360 panoramas from 11 spots along the border.
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