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Millions of immigrants are stuck in the immigration line

The line to get permission to legally work and live in the U.S. is getting longer, frustrating immigrants and putting them at greater risk of deportation.

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Ximena Bustillo
Ximena Bustillo is a multi-platform reporter at NPR covering politics and policy in Washington related to DHS and immigration.

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