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CREW: U.S. Department of Homeland Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Regarding Border Fence: FW - Feds Sue Over Border Fence (Redacted) 2
CREW: U.S. Department of Homeland Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Regarding Border Fence: FW - Feds Sue Over Border Fence (Redacted) 2
CREW: U.S. Department of Homeland Security: U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Regarding Border Fence: FW - Feds Sue Over Border Fence (Redacted) 2
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