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Increase in migrant deaths reported along Arizona border
Recent data indicates a rise in migrant fatalities in Pima County, Arizona. Critics have raised concerns regarding U.S. immigration policies in light of these findings. (sources: theguardian)
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Nineteen migrant bodies were found in Pima County last month, marking the highest monthly death toll in two years. This has prompted criticism of U.S. immigration policies.
- The remains of 19 migrants, including children, were recovered in Pima County, Arizona.
- This figure represents the highest number of monthly migrant deaths in two years.
- The data was released by the medical examiner's office in Pima County.
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The increase in migrant deaths raises questions about the effectiveness and impact of current U.S. immigration policies.
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