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Dying to get back

Season 3 Episode 20 | 25m 15s

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While the number of illegal crossings at the border has plummeted dramatically — roughly half the number than during peak years — just as many people are dying. Meaning for those coming into the country illegally, it is now more deadly, more lethal, than at any time in recent U.S. immigration history.

Aired: 05/16/13 | Rating: NR

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