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Undocumented Protesters, Allies Disrupt Senate Hearing on Immigration Reform

HeadlineFeb 14, 2013

At least 11 undocumented immigrants and their allies were arrested Wednesday after interrupting a Senate hearing on immigration reform. The protesters from around the country were calling for immediate action to end the Obama administration’s unprecedented deportations. They rose to their feet and interrupted remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.

Man: “That’s the problem. You are destroying our communities! Stop the deportations!”

Chanting: “Stop the deportations! Stop the deportations!

Woman: “Stop! No deportations!”

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