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Hidden in Americanew

For a child of illegal immigrants, life remains in the shadows.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  01-19-2011  |  Immigration

Tres Strikes for Sen. Gordon Smithnew

How an undocumented immigrant worked at Smith Frozen Foods for nearly a decade.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  09-24-2008  |  Immigration

Seeds of a Portland Immigration Battle are Sproutingnew

One year after a federal immigration raid at Del Monte Fresh Produce, three ex-workers at the North Portland food-processing plant are trying to lead a class-action lawsuit against the fruit company and the staffing agency that hired them.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  06-11-2008  |  Immigration

He's an ... Illegal Eh-liennew

He's stealing our jobs and our women. Plus, he talks funny. Meet Morgan, the illegal Canadian immigrant.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  02-20-2008  |  Immigration

Oregon's Undocumented Immigrants Race to Get ID Cardsnew

With less than seven weeks until new driver's license rules take effect, crowds are descending on the Mexican Consulate to get ID cards that let them get licenses under the more favorable, existing regulations.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  12-19-2007  |  Immigration

The Final Journeynew

One growing business thanks to illegal immigration: burying undocumented Mexicans abroad.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  12-12-2007  |  Immigration

Illegal Scholarnew

Carlos is a bright high-school senior who wants to go to college but faces a perplexing problem: he's also an undocumented immigrant.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  11-16-2006  |  Immigration

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