Illegal immigrants pretend to be Mexican. Being sent to neighbor can make return to U.S. easier — only one border to cross

Posted on: June 26th, 2006
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“As scrutiny on illegal immigrants intensifies nationwide, those from Central and South America find it easier to claim they’re Mexican so, if they’re caught, they can cross the border more readily.

The lying occurs at multiple levels: when immigrants cross the border, when they await deportation or when they visit a consulate and solicit Mexican documents in case they’re arrested.

Many of these immigrants don’t want to repeat their costly, treacherous trip to the Mexican border; they’ll travel a month or more before reaching Mexico, hopping on trains and risking the loss of limbs — a common occurrence.”

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