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Government

Oct. 24, 2007

Immigration Facility Closes Abruptly

LOS ANGELES - In the wake of a series of scandals including the death of a Mexican man with AIDS, allegations of forced druggings, and the loss of accreditation, federal officials abruptly shut down the San Pedro detention center used to house 600 immigrants.

By Sandra Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      LOS ANGELES - In the wake of a series of scandals including the death of a Mexican man with AIDS, allegations of forced druggings, and the loss of accreditation, federal officials abruptly shut down the San Pedro detention center used to house 600 immigrants.
      U.S. Immigration and Customs officials Tuesday said the facility was closed f...

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