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Reyna, who has been cautious of immigration enforcement in the area, washes dishes at her home in February in Baldwin, Wisconsin. After nine years in Wisconsin, Reyna has decided to return to Mexico.
Jovanny Hernandez
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Western Wisconsin is filled with small, slow-paced towns where neighbors know each other. But as continued ICE operations in the Twin Cities spill over across the border, they’ve also become a target.
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