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Víctor Ibarra contends a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office asked him about his immigration status after he suffered a traffic accident.

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Immigration Activist Says He Experienced An SB4 Like Incident In Houston

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on June 23, 2017 · Víctor Ibarra contends a deputy with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office asked him about his immigration status after he suffered a traffic accident.

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