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641: The Walls
Act Four

We Keep the Wall Between Us As We Go

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Where do parents go when they’re deported? For some, the answer is: as close as possible to their kids. That often means Nogales, Mexico. It’s right on the border. But sometimes kids don’t visit as much as you would expect. Reporter Lizzie Presser talked to one family. To help report this story, Lizzie got a grant from the International Women’s Media Foundation. (17 minutes)

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Lizzie Presser

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“The Walls Came Down” by The Call

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