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Immigrant deaths intensify debate over Trump's zero-tolerance policy

First lady Melania Trump attends a briefing on this year's hurricane season at the Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters, Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

First lady Melania Trump attends a briefing on this year's hurricane season at the Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Source: AP

Five would-be immigrants have died in the United States, in Texas, after their vehicle crashed while being chased by Border Patrol agents. It has added controversy to a new "zero tolerance" immigration policy some say is leading to the separation of children from their families.


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Five would-be immigrants have died in the United States, in Texas, after their vehicle crashed while being chased by Border Patrol agents. It has added controversy to a new "zero tolerance" immigration policy some say is leading to the separation of children from their families.



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