mexican immigrants

New Orleans resident Annie Gibson parades dressed as Frida Kahlo with Krewe de Mayahuel, a Mardi Gras krewe organized by the Mexican immigrant population in the city.

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For Mardi Gras, A Parade Celebrates Mexican Immigrants In New Orleans

11:04am March 04, 2019

by Adolfo Guzman-Lopez

New Orleans krewes stage parades through the city in the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras. This year, a krewe formed by Mexican immigrants, Krewe de Mayahuel, showcased Mexican history and art.

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Politics & Government

Fearing Deportation, Families Plan For The Worst

6:21pm March 13, 2017

by Jennifer Guerra

On top of the fear immigrant parents have of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement, they worry about the children they could be separated from. So they're making plans, just in case.

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Chart of unauthorized immigrant population

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Politics & Government

How Did We Get To 11 Million Unauthorized Immigrants?

8:14pm March 07, 2017

The story of how that population grew so large is a long one that's mostly about Mexico, and full of unintended consequences.

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